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How to get fromSan Jose to St. Louisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, bus, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, bus, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SJC - STL
    7h 19m
    $206–856

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    6h 39m
    $149–413

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d
    $365–704

  4. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    4. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2d 9h
    $779–1,637

  5. Drive 2,076.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to St. Louiscar car 2,076.8 mi
    32h 20m
    $379–548

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane OAK - STL
    8h 4m
    $222–915

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SMF - STL
    9h 26m
    $269–844

  8. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MRY - STL
    10h 13m
    $256–913

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 19h
    $888–1,877

San Jose to St. Louis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,726.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to St Louis Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d.

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