There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane STL - SEA
6h 43m$196–396Fly to Tri-Cities Airport
cheapest- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane STL - PSC
8h 19m$122–602Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0550
46h 44m$349–554Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain Empire Builder
2d 4h$569–1,464Drive 2,079.4 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Seattlecar 2,079.4 mi
32h 37m$380–549Fly to Spokane International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane STL - GEG
8h$134–604Fly to Portland International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane STL - PDX
8h 49m$190–460
St. Louis to Washington by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Washington is to fly which costs $190 - $460 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $190 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Washington. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at 4th Ave & Madison St via Denver Union Station and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Washington. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Seattle via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between St. Louis and Washington is 1744 miles. The road distance is 2091.6 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 46h 44m and costs $340 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from St. Louis to Washington, including transfers.
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 fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $190 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $600 and takes 46h 44m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 4h.
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 2 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Portland International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- 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 Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
St. Louis to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Washington is 2h behind St. Louis. It is currently 5:55 AM in St. Louis and 3:55 AM in Washington.
St. Louis to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Washington is 2092 miles. It takes approximately 32h 37m to drive from St. Louis to Washington.
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