There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Philadelphia by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, drive
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane STL - JAN
- Drive from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Philadelphiacar
6h 52m$90–452Drive 474.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Philadelphiacar 474.7 mi
8h 12m$87–126Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Meridian Bus Stop to Philadelphiataxi
11h 48m$189–269Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Jacksontrain
- Take the bus from Jackson to Meridian Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Meridian Bus Stop to Philadelphiataxi
16h 14m$379–565Fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane STL - GTR
- Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Philadelphiacar
6h 53m$96–482Fly to Meridian, taxi
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Meridian (MEI)plane STL - MEI
- Take the taxi from Meridian (MEI) to Philadelphiataxi
7h 37m$222–692
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Philadelphia is to fly and drive which takes 6h 52m and costs $90 - $460.
The distance between St. Louis and Philadelphia is 537 miles. The road distance is 477.5 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Philadelphia without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 11h 48m and costs $180 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from St. Louis to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Philadelphia is 477 miles. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from St. Louis to Philadelphia.
There are five+ hotels available in Philadelphia.
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 train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) airport, fly to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN), then drive to Philadelphia. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Memphis Bus Station, take the bus to Meridian Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Philadelphia.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Meridian via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–380
- Website
- Amtrak
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 Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Meridian Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Meridian Cab
- Phone
- +1 601-693-6339
Meridian Cab
- Phone
- +1 601-693-6339
Meridian Cab
- Phone
- +1 601-693-6339
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