There are 5 ways to get from Oskaloosa to St. Louis by bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Oskaloosa to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
8h 45m$85–176Drive 270.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oskaloosa to St. Louiscar 270.9 mi
5h 33m$50–72Bus, shuttle, fly
- Take the bus from Oskaloosa to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DSM - STL
9h 41m$251–1,037Bus via Galesburg
- Take the bus from Oskaloosa to Galesburgbus
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
9h 31m$80–131Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oskaloosa to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
10h 35m$69–137
Oskaloosa to St. Louis by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oskaloosa to St. Louis is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Oskaloosa to St. Louis is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Oskaloosa to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Oskaloosa and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station, Washington & 4th and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Oskaloosa and St. Louis is 388 miles. The road distance is 272.5 miles.
The best way to get from Oskaloosa to St. Louis without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 45m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Oskaloosa to St. Louis, including transfers.
Oskaloosa to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oskaloosa station.
Oskaloosa to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oskaloosa to St. Louis is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Oskaloosa to St. Louis.
Book your Oskaloosa to St. Louis bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Oskaloosa, IA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Oskaloosa to St Louis Bus Station via Galesburg, Galesburg Amtrak Station, Springfield, Washington & 4th, and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 9h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oskaloosa to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oskaloosa to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oskaloosa to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oskaloosa to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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