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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Altonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Alton by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SLC - STL
    4h 46m
    $202–818

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0560S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    29h 9m
    $242–443

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Alton Stationtrain train
    36h 43m
    $525–1,060

  4. Drive 1,320.3 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Altoncar car 1,320.3 mi
    20h 45m
    $241–348

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,181.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Alton via Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and North County Transit Center in around 29h 9m.

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