There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Oskaloosa by train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Oskaloosabus Greyhound US0157S
8h 48m$86–174Drive 272.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Oskaloosacar 272.9 mi
5h 28m$50–72Bus via Galesburg
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Oskaloosabus
10h 16m$80–134Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Oskaloosabus Greyhound US0157S
10h 45m$73–139
St. Louis to Oskaloosa by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Oskaloosa is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Oskaloosa is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Oskaloosa. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Oskaloosa via Transfer Center Stop B, Springfield and Galesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
The distance between St. Louis and Oskaloosa is 389 miles. The road distance is 274.5 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Oskaloosa without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 48m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from St. Louis to Oskaloosa, including transfers.
St. Louis to Oskaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Oskaloosa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Oskaloosa is 275 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from St. Louis to Oskaloosa.
Book your St. Louis to Oskaloosa bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Oskaloosa, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Oskaloosa via Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, Springfield, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Galesburg in around 10h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Oskaloosa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Galesburg to Oskaloosa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Oskaloosa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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