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How to get fromSt. Louis to Cave-in-Rockby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from St. Louis to Cave-in-Rock by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Drive from Carbondale to Cave-in-Rockcar car
    3h 45m
    $29–66

  2. Drive 158.9 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Cave-in-Rockcar car 158.9 mi
    3h 22m
    $29–42

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the taxi from Paducah Bus Station to Cave-in-Rocktaxi taxi
    5h 14m
    $147–204

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  • Distance: 171.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Cave-in-Rock, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Cave-in-Rock. However, you can take the bus to Carbondale then drive to Cave-in-Rock. Alternatively, you can drive from St. Louis to Cave-in-Rock in around 3h 22m.

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