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How to get fromSt. Louis to Essexby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Essex by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane STL - FCA
    2. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Essex Stationtrain train
    9h 37m
    $232–932

  2. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane STL - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Essexcar car
    9h 46m
    $170–698

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Essex Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    36h 34m
    $566–1,281

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Kalispellbus bus
    5. Drive from Kalispell to Essexcar car
    38h 28m
    $402–595

  5. Drive 1,645.2 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Essexcar car 1,645.2 mi
    27h 2m
    $301–434

St. Louis to Essex by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration36h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$566Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,433.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Essex, MT, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Essex Station via Chicago Union Station in around 36h 34m.

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