There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane PHL - STL
2h 58m$162–802Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
22h 16m$136–266Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
27h 23m$365–1,346Drive 880.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to St. Louiscar 880.2 mi
15h 12m$161–232
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to St. Louis by train, subway, and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to St. Louis is to bus which costs $130 - $270 and takes 22h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to St. Louis is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at St. Louis via 30th Street Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 23m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and St. Louis is 830 miles. The road distance is 885.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 22h 16m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to St. Louis, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to St. Louis is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 22h 16m, you could also train, which costs $360 - $1,400 and takes 27h 23m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $130–260 and the journey takes 20h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis is 1h behind Philadelphia Airport (PHL). It is currently 8:08 PM in Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and 7:08 PM in St. Louis.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to St. Louis is 885 miles. It takes approximately 15h 12m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to St. Louis.
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