There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul to St. Louis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MSP - STL
3h 35m$385–956Drive 524.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to St. Louiscar 524.8 mi
9h 31m$96–139Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
13h 18m$184–411Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
14h 50m$107–204Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
15h 52m$137–232
Saint Paul to St. Louis by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to St. Louis is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to St. Louis is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $380 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at St. Louis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
The distance between Saint Paul and St. Louis is 473 miles. The road distance is 527.8 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 13h 18m and costs $180 - $420.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Saint Paul to St. Louis, including transfers.
Saint Paul to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Saint Paul to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to St. Louis is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $380 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $420 and takes 13h 18m, you could also bus via Chicago, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 14h 50m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to St. Louis via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Paul to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Saint Paul to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to St. Louis is 528 miles. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Saint Paul to St. Louis.
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