What is the cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Baxter?

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Baxter is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Louis to Baxter?

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Baxter is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 27m and costs $240 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between St. Louis and Baxter?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Baxter. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Marshalltown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from St. Louis to Baxter?

The distance between St. Louis and Baxter is 396 miles. The road distance is 331.1 miles.

How do I travel from St. Louis to Baxter without a car?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Baxter without a car is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs $110 - $180.

How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Baxter?

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from St. Louis to Baxter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Baxter bus from?

St. Louis to Baxter bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.

Where does the St. Louis to Baxter bus arrive?

St. Louis to Baxter bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Marshalltown station.

Can I drive from St. Louis to Baxter?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Baxter is 331 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from St. Louis to Baxter.

Where can I stay near Baxter?

There are 11+ hotels available in Baxter.

St. Louis to Baxter - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Baxter by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Marshalltownbus Greyhound US0153S
7h 52m
$114–180
Drive 329.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St. Louis to Baxtercar 329.2 mi
6h 38m
$61–87
Fly to Des Moines, taxi
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane STL - DSM
2. Take the taxi from Ankeny, IA to Baxtertaxi
6h 27m
$242–1,018
Bus via Iowa City
1. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus Btw 1490
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Marshalltownbus Btw 1209
11h 27m
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane STL - ALO
2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Marshalltownbus
8h 37m
$164–552
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane STL - CID
2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids to Marshalltownbus
9h 19m

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

129Weekly Planes

4h 44mAverage Duration

$141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 393.4 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Baxter, IA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Marshalltown once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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How to get fromSt. Louis to Baxterby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or bus

There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Baxter by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or bus

Bus (Greyhound)

Drive 329.2 mi

Fly to Des Moines, taxi

Bus via Iowa City

Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus