What is the cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Payson?

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Payson is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Louis to Payson?

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Payson is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct train between St. Louis and Payson?

No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Payson station. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Quincy Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from St. Louis to Payson?

The distance between St. Louis and Payson is 604 miles. The road distance is 118.2 miles.

How do I travel from St. Louis to Payson without a car?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Payson without a car is to train which takes 10h 39m and costs $180 - $400.

How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Payson?

It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from St. Louis to Payson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Payson train from?

St. Louis to Payson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.

Where does the St. Louis to Payson train arrive?

St. Louis to Payson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from St. Louis to Payson?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Payson is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from St. Louis to Payson.

Where can I stay near Payson?

There are 33+ hotels available in Payson.

St. Louis to Payson - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from St. Louis to Payson by train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Quincy Amtrak Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
10h 39m
$189–392
Drive 117.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St. Louis to Paysoncar 117.5 mi
2h 40m
$22–31
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from St. Louis to Hannibalshuttle Palmyra
3h 41m
$46–64

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Distance: 600.5 mi
Duration: 10h 39m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Payson, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Payson via Chicago Union Station and Quincy Amtrak Station in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, OATS Transit operates a shuttle from St. Louis to Hannibal twice a week. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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