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

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis to North Pole by plane, car, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane STL - FAI
    14h 43m
    $328–1,308

  2. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane DEC - FAI
    20h 48m
    $299–1,153

  3. Drive 3,557.8 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to North Polecar car 3,557.8 mi
    2d 17h
    $650–938

  4. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane SPI - FAI
    20h 44m
    $305–1,179

  5. Shuttle to Columbia Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missourishuttle bus
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane COU - FAI
    19h 54m
    $494–1,358

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane ORD - FAI
    17h 40m
    $305–1,079

  7. Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MWA - FAI
    18h 52m
    $359–1,287

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,937.3 mi
  • Duration: 14h 43m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Fairbanks (FAI) 5 times a day.

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