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How to get fromSt. Louis to Lake Erieby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Lake Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane STL - CLE
    3h 38m
    $496–906

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus bus
    12h 12m
    $98–219

  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 Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    12h 11m
    $204–416

  4. Drive 736.3 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Buffalocar car 736.3 mi
    12h 37m
    $135–195

  5. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane STL - BUF
    6h 23m
    $166–884

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus 374 D
    16h 6m
    $160–218

St. Louis to Lake Erie by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Lake Erie, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Ontario St & Rockwell Av via Chicago Union Station, Cleveland Amtrak, and E 6Th St & Lakeside Av in around 12h 11m.

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