There are 3 ways to get from St. Louis to Dexter by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cape Girardeaubus Greyhound US1173
- Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau to Dextertaxi
3h 15m$147–202Drive 152.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Dextercar 152.7 mi
3h 8m$28–41Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the taxi from Poplar Bluff Station to Dextertaxi
4h 18m$127–202
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Dexter is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Dexter is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between St. Louis and Dexter is 164 miles. The road distance is 153.5 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Dexter without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 15m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from St. Louis to Dexter, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Dexter is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from St. Louis to Dexter.
There are four+ hotels available in Dexter.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Dexter, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Dexter. However, you can take the bus to Cape Girardeau then take the taxi to Dexter. Alternatively, you can take the train to Poplar Bluff Station then take the taxi to Dexter.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cape Girardeau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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