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How to get fromSpringfield to Palmyraby bus, train, shuttle, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Palmyra by bus, train, shuttle, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Quincy Amtrak Stationtrain train Illinois Zephyr / ...
    5h 14m
    $139–220

  2. Drive 112.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Palmyracar car 112.4 mi
    1h 58m
    $21–30

  3. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. Louis to Palmyrashuttle bus Palmyra
    5h 24m
    $38–73

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Quincy Public Transit Hubbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    5h 40m
    $86–131

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  • Distance: 282.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Palmyra, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Palmyra via St Louis Bus Station and Quincy Public Transit Hub in around 5h 40m.

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