There are 3 ways to get from St. Louis to Alba by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
6h 4m$69–115Drive 279.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Albacar 279.9 mi
4h 45m$52–74Fly
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane STL - JLN
6h 37m$120–574
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Alba is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Alba is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Alba station. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Joplin Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between St. Louis and Alba is 320 miles. The road distance is 281.6 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Alba without a car is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from St. Louis to Alba, including transfers.
St. Louis to Alba bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Alba is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 6h 37m.
St. Louis to Alba bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Joplin Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Alba is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from St. Louis to Alba.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Alba, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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