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How to get fromPhoenix to Altonby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to Alton by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHX - STL
    4h 25m
    $220–545

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    30h 57m
    $288–436

  3. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Alton Stationtrain train
    35h 55m
    $402–975

  4. Drive  1,466.8 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Altoncar car 1,466.8 mi
    23h 44m
    $268–387

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 6h
    $526–1,235

Phoenix (PHX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,281.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $230–380 and the journey takes 30h 25m.

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