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How to get fromSpringfield to Salemby train, shuttle, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Salem by train, shuttle, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Rolla, MO to Salemtaxi taxi
    6h 6m
    $228–291

  2. Drive 220.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Salemcar car 220.5 mi
    4h
    $41–59

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Arcadia Valley Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the taxi from Arcadia Valley Station to Salemtaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $208–302

  4. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SPI - COU
    2. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Salemcar car
    8h 23m
    $93–386

  5. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Rolla, MO to Salemtaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $212–254

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SPI - STL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Rolla, MO to Salemtaxi taxi
    7h 50m
    $289–712

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 240.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Salem, Dent County, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Salem. However, you can take the train to St. Louis, walk to CIVIC CENTER station, take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to St Louis International Airport, take the shuttle to Rolla, MO, then take the taxi to Salem. Alternatively, you can take the train to Arcadia Valley Station then take the taxi to Salem.

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