There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Union Station (MetroLink) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DCA - STL
2h 57m$133–428Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane BWI - STL
4h 40m$115–1,198Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
22h 5m$138–228Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
23h 40m$269–596Drive 803.5 mi
- Drive from Washington to Union Station (MetroLink)car 803.5 mi
14h 7m$147–212Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane IAD - STL
4h 52m$185–1,006
Washington to Union Station (MetroLink) by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Union Station (MetroLink) is to bus which costs $130 - $230 and takes 22h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Union Station (MetroLink) is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $130 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Union Station (MetroLink) station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Union Station (MetroLink). However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at St. Louis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.
The distance between Washington and Union Station (MetroLink) is 735 miles. The road distance is 808.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Union Station (MetroLink) without a car is to bus which takes 22h 5m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Washington to Union Station (MetroLink), including transfers.
Washington to Union Station (MetroLink) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Union Station (MetroLink) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Union Station (MetroLink) is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $130 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 22h 5m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 23h 40m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Union Station (MetroLink), MO, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Union Station (MetroLink) via Harrisburg Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 22h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Union Station (MetroLink) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Washington to Union Station (MetroLink) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Union Station (MetroLink) is 808 miles. It takes approximately 14h 7m to drive from Washington to Union Station (MetroLink).
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