There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Carthage by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
6h$69–115Drive 270.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Carthagecar 270.9 mi
4h 31m$50–72Fly to Joplin Regional Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane STL - JLN
6h 37m$122–576Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, taxi
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane STL - SGF
- Take the taxi from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Carthagetaxi
6h 48m$192–622
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Carthage is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Carthage is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Carthage 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.
The distance between St. Louis and Carthage is 320 miles. The road distance is 272.4 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Carthage without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h to get from St. Louis to Carthage, including transfers.
St. Louis to Carthage bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Carthage is to bus which takes 6h and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 6h 37m.
St. Louis to Carthage bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Joplin Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Carthage is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from St. Louis to Carthage.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Carthage, 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
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- 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
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
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/
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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