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

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There are 8 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 43m
    $196–416

  2. Fly to Tri-Cities Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane STL - PSC
    8h 17m
    $132–552

  3. Bus

    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 45m
    $350–680

  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
    $791–1,683

  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 Spokane International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane STL - GEG
    7h 56m
    $194–804

  7. Fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane STL - PDX
    7h 55m
    $148–448

  8. Fly to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane STL - PAE
    10h 32m
    $174–710

St. Louis to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$791Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,727.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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 45m.

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