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

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

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    5h 55m
    $153–405

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2003 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 1h
    $368–567

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond 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 8h

  4. Drive  2,048.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to St. Louiscar car 2,048.4 mi
    31h 50m
    $374–540

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane OAK - STL
    7h 49m
    $159–711

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SJC - STL
    8h 38m
    $155–717

San Francisco to St. Louis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,760 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to St Louis Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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