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How to get fromSt. Louis to Mankatoby plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Mankato by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane STL - MSP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1 to Mankatoshuttle bus
    5h 34m
    $394–992

  2. Drive 509.4 mi

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    1. Drive from St. Louis to Mankatocar car 509.4 mi
    9h 30m
    $93–135

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Mankato, MNshuttle bus
    14h 53m
    $121–230

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Paul Union Depot Station & Terminal to Mankato, MNbus bus
    17h 26m
    $237–493

  5. Fly to Rochester, shuttle

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Rochester (RST)plane plane STL - RST
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Mankato, MNshuttle bus
    8h 30m
    $98–492

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Mankato, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Mankato. However, you can take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), walk to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1, then take the shuttle to Mankato. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Mankato, MN via Des Moines, Owatonna, and Owatonna, MN in around 14h 53m.

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