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How to get fromSt. Louis to Paolaby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Paola by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the taxi from 75Th And Prospect Transit Center to Paolataxi taxi
    5h 40m
    $147–210

  2. Drive 287.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Paolacar car 287.3 mi
    5h 2m
    $53–76

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kansas City to Paolataxi taxi
    6h 32m
    $208–333

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane STL - MCI
    2. Drive from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Paolacar car
    3h 46m
    $98–618

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from St. Louis to Paola.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 296.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Paola, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Paola. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, walk to On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, take the bus to 75Th And Prospect Transit Center, then take the taxi to Paola. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kansas City then take the taxi to Paola.

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