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How to get fromSacramento to St. Louisby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SMF - STL
    5h 33m
    $225–756

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

    cheapest
    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 16m
    $170–460

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 5m
    $322–620

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2d 5h
    $778–1,542

  5. Drive 1,962.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to St. Louiscar car 1,962.5 mi
    30h 19m
    $359–518

  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
    9h 23m
    $246–968

Sacramento to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration42h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,699.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station in around 42h 5m.

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