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How to get fromWashington to Galesburgby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Galesburg by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 55m
    $80–149

  2. Drive 202.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Galesburgcar car 202.4 mi
    4h 43m
    $37–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 46m
    $59–95

  4. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Washington Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane STL - MLI
    3. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    7h 53m
    $204–596

  5. Train, bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the train from Washington Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    7h 4m
    $75–157

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Station to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    9h 59m
    $149–325

Washington to Galesburg by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Washington, MO, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington to Galesburg Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, and Springfield in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Kansas City in around 9h 59m.

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