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How to get fromWashington University in St. Louis to Altonby bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Alton by bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Line 16 bus, line 78 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Skinker @ Forsyth Nb to Riverview Transit Centerbus bus 16
    2. Take the bus from Riverview Transit Center to Bellefontaine @ Parker Nbbus bus 78
    3. Take the taxi from Bellefontaine @ Parker Nb to Altontaxi taxi
    1h 28m
    $25–30

  2. Drive 20.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington University in St. Louis to Altoncar car 20.9 mi
    29 min
    $4–6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from SKINKER station to CIVIC CENTER stationtrain train Mlb
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2h 8m
    $20–32

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington University in St. Louis to Altontaxi taxi 20.9 mi
    29 min
    $45–60

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  • Distance: 23.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington University in St. Louis to Alton via SKINKER station, CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, and Alton Station in around 2h 8m.

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