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How to get fromSacramento to Saint Charlesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Sacramento to Saint Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SMF - STL
    6h 7m
    $172–727

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 2h
    $422–677

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2d 9h
    $1,446–2,221

  4. Drive  1,942.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Saint Charlescar car 1,942.7 mi
    29h 59m
    $332–480

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    8h 52m
    $274–465

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane OAK - STL
    10h 2m
    $224–807

  7. Bus via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Saint Louisbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 7h
    $350–515

  8. Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    3d
    $1,624–2,591

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,705.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Saint Charles, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Saint Charles via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, North Hanley Transit Center, and 4375 Rider Trail North Sb in around 2d 2h.

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