There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Alexandria by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane STL - AEX
6h 12m$114–566Drive 605.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Alexandriacar 605.6 mi
11h 21m$111–160Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Longviewtrain
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus
19h 46m$243–485Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus Greyhound 2221 / ...
22h 11m$160–292
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Alexandria is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Alexandria is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Boyce, LA via Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.
The distance between St. Louis and Alexandria is 551 miles. The road distance is 609.1 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Alexandria without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 46m and costs $240 - $490.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from St. Louis to Alexandria, including transfers.
St. Louis to Alexandria bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Alexandria is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $300 and takes 22h 11m.
St. Louis to Alexandria bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Alexandria is 609 miles. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from St. Louis to Alexandria.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Alexandria, LA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Alexandria via Baton Rouge Bus Station and Boyce, LA in around 22h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Boyce, LA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Boyce, LA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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