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How to get fromSt. Louis to Washingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane STL - SEA
    6h 41m
    $196–396

  2. Fly to Tri-Cities Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane STL - PSC
    8h 12m
    $122–552

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    46h 44m
    $364–571

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 4h
    $1,355–2,138

  5. Drive  2,079.4 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Seattlecar car 2,079.4 mi
    32h 37m
    $380–549

  6. Fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane STL - PDX
    7h 16m
    $190–460

  7. Fly to Spokane International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane STL - GEG
    8h 3m
    $124–554

St. Louis to Washington by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration46h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,733.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to 4th Ave & Madison St via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 46h 44m.

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