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

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis to Philadelphia by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi via New South Memphis

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Meridian Bus Stop to Philadelphiataxi taxi
    10h 33m
    $191–287

  2. Drive 474.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Philadelphiacar car 474.7 mi
    8h 12m
    $87–126

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Jacksontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jackson to Meridian Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Meridian Bus Stop to Philadelphiataxi taxi
    16h 14m
    $280–504

  4. Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane STL - JAN
    2. Drive from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Philadelphiacar car
    6h 37m
    $106–492

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Meridian Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Meridian Bus Stop to Philadelphiataxi taxi
    15h 13m
    $204–319

  6. Fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane STL - GTR
    2. Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Philadelphiacar car
    7h 36m
    $116–522

  7. Fly to Meridian, taxi

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Meridian (MEI)plane plane STL - MEI
    2. Take the taxi from Meridian (MEI) to Philadelphiataxi taxi
    7h 37m
    $242–792

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 554.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Philadelphia, MS, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Philadelphia. However, you can take the bus to Memphis Bus Station, take the bus to Meridian Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Philadelphia. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Carbondale, walk to Carbondale, take the train to Jackson, walk to Jackson, take the bus to Meridian Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Philadelphia.

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