There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane STL - PHL
3h 41m$152–802Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
22h 52m$144–266Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
25h 49m$375–781Drive 877.2 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 877.2 mi
15h 10m$161–232
St. Louis to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to bus which costs $140 - $270 and takes 22h 52m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at JFK Blvd & 17th St via Market St & 11th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.
The distance between St. Louis and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 830 miles. The road distance is 882.3 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to bus which takes 22h 52m and costs $140 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from St. Louis to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
St. Louis to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 22h 52m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $800 and takes 25h 49m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $130–260 and the journey takes 22h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 9:43 PM in St. Louis and 10:43 PM in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
St. Louis to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 882 miles. It takes approximately 15h 10m to drive from St. Louis to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 890+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).