There are 4 ways to get from Overland Park to Alton by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
5h 36m$102–159Drive 257.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Overland Park to Altoncar 257.6 mi
4h 40m$47–68Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Alton Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
7h 20m$136–248Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Overland Park to On 11Th At Central Westboundtaxi
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
3h 36m$169–705
Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Overland Park to Alton is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Overland Park to Alton is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Overland Park station to Alton. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at North County Transit Center via Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Overland Park to Alton station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Alton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Overland Park and Alton is 287 miles. The road distance is 259.1 miles.
The best way to get from Overland Park to Alton without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Overland Park to Alton, including transfers.
Overland Park to Alton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Overland Park to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Overland Park to Alton is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $250 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Overland Park, KS, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Alton Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 6h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Kens Taxi & Shuttle Service
- Phone
- +1 816-946-4098
Local Budget Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 816-921-5000
- Website
- localbudgetcabco.com
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More Questions & Answers
Overland Park to Alton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Overland Park to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Overland Park to Alton is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Overland Park to Alton.
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