There are 3 ways to get from St. Louis to Van Buren by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi via Ironton (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Arcadia Valley Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the taxi from Arcadia Valley Station to Van Burentaxi
3h 35m$168–228Drive 142 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Van Burencar 142 mi
3h 7m$26–38Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the taxi from Poplar Bluff Station to Van Burentaxi
4h 36m$170–256
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Van Buren is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Van Buren is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between St. Louis and Van Buren is 154 miles. The road distance is 142.9 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Van Buren without a car is to train and taxi via Ironton which takes 3h 35m and costs $160 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from St. Louis to Van Buren, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Van Buren is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from St. Louis to Van Buren.
There are 10+ hotels available in Van Buren.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Van Buren, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Van Buren. However, you can take the train to Arcadia Valley Station then take the taxi to Van Buren. Alternatively, you can drive from St. Louis to Van Buren in around 3h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Arcadia Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- $120–170
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