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How to get fromRaleigh to St. Louisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane RDU - STL
    4h 34m
    $106–606

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    20h 51m
    $146–261

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    30h 14m
    $739–1,144

  4. Drive  779.9 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to St. Louiscar car 779.9 mi
    14h 11m
    $143–206

  5. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane FAY - STL
    7h 4m
    $124–590

  6. Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car car
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane OAJ - STL
    7h 13m
    $122–580

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane GSO - STL
    7h 29m
    $187–761

Raleigh to St. Louis by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration20h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 693.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to St Louis Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 20h 51m.

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