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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Washington University in St. Louisby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Washington University in St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHL - STL
    4h 30m
    $156–806

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    21h 22m
    $141–264

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    27h 19m
    $366–1,329

  4. Drive 889.1 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Washington University in St. Louiscar car 889.1 mi
    15h 9m
    $163–235

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BWI - STL
    5h 32m
    $157–1,261

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane EWR - STL
    5h 36m
    $398–855

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DCA - STL
    6h 22m
    $198–1,023

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGA - STL
    6h 48m
    $172–1,056

Philadelphia to Washington University in St. Louis by bus, train, and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration21h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 828.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Washington University in 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–270 and the journey takes 20h 50m.

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