There are 3 ways to get from St. Louis to Central City by bus, taxi, car, or plane
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Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Madisonvillebus Greyhound US0185
- Take the taxi from Madisonville to Central Citytaxi
5h 21m$88–132Drive 230.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Central Citycar 230.8 mi
4h 15m$43–61Fly, bus, taxi
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Nashville (BNA)plane STL - BNA
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Madisonvillebus
- Take the taxi from Madisonville to Central Citytaxi
6h 40m$154–802
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Central City is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Central City is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between St. Louis and Central City is 246 miles. The road distance is 232.2 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Central City without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 21m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from St. Louis to Central City, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Central City is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from St. Louis to Central City.
There are nine+ hotels available in Central City.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Central City, KY, USA?
There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Central City. However, you can take the bus to Madisonville then take the taxi to Central City. Alternatively, you can drive from St. Louis to Central City in around 4h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Madisonville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Madisonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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