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

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Boone is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Boone is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 45m and costs $230 - $1,000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Boone. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Ames via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from St. Louis to Boone?

The distance between St. Louis and Boone is 462 miles. The road distance is 376.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from St. Louis to Boone without a car is to bus which takes 10h 28m and costs $110 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from St. Louis to Boone, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the St. Louis to Boone bus arrive?

St. Louis to Boone bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from St. Louis to Boone?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Boone is 377 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from St. Louis to Boone.

How do I get a bus ticket from St. Louis to Boone?

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Where can I stay near Boone?

There are 35+ hotels available in Boone.

St. Louis to Boone - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, shuttle, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Boone by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus Jefferson 804 / ...
10h 28m
$115–192
Drive 374.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St. Louis to Boonecar 374.8 mi
7h 18m
$69–99
Fly to Des Moines, shuttle
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane STL - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Boone, IAshuttle
6h 45m
$236–984
Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane STL - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Boonetaxi
7h 11m
$198–612

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

129Weekly Planes

4h 44mAverage Duration

$141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 459.8 mi
Duration: 10h 28m

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

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Boone via Des Moines and Ames in around 10h 28m.

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

There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Boone by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

Bus

Drive 374.8 mi

Fly to Des Moines, shuttle

Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi