There are 4 ways to get from Poplar Bluff to Alton by car, bus, train (Amtrak), or plane
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Drive, bus (Greyhound)
best- Drive from Poplar Bluff to Cape Girardeaucar
- Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
4h 45m$61–95Drive 172.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poplar Bluff to Altoncar 172.3 mi
3h 41m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Poplar Bluff Station to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle
6h 13m$71–137Drive, fly
- Drive from Poplar Bluff to Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR)car
- Fly from Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane JBR - STL
3h 52m$224–636
Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poplar Bluff to Alton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Poplar Bluff to Alton is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Poplar Bluff station to Alton station. However, there are services departing from Poplar Bluff Station and arriving at Alton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Poplar Bluff and Alton is 214 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.
The best way to get from Poplar Bluff to Alton without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Poplar Bluff to Alton, including transfers.
Poplar Bluff to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poplar Bluff Station.
Poplar Bluff to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poplar Bluff to Alton is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Poplar Bluff to Alton.
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What companies run services between Poplar Bluff, MO, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Poplar Bluff Station to Alton Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 6h 7m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Jonesboro Municipal Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Poplar Bluff Station to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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 Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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