There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Washington by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washingtonbus Greyhound US0175s
1h 5m$7–15Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
1h 6m$16–35Drive 50.8 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Washingtoncar 50.8 mi
59 min$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from St. Louis to Washingtontaxi 50.8 mi
59 min$120–150
St. Louis to Washington by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Washington is to bus which costs $7 - $15 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Washington is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $9 - $14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Louis Bus Station station and arriving at Washington. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Louis and arriving at Washington Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between St. Louis and Washington is 51 miles. The road distance is 51.1 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $7 - $15.
The bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washington takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
St. Louis to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Washington is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $7 - $15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 1h 6m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Washington, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washington once daily. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Washington Station twice daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Washington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Chesterfield Taxi
- Phone
- +1 314-734-0100
- Website
- chesterfieldtaxi.com
On Time Cab Service
- Phone
- +1-314-606-9679
- Website
- ontimecabservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington station.
St. Louis to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Washington is 51 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from St. Louis to Washington.
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