How to travel from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $134 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $134, while a flight costs an average of $282.

Distance: 548 miles (882 km)

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Driving

$135

Average price

$134

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Cheapest

$282

Average price

$135

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

16h 19m

Average total duration

15h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

16h 6m

Average total duration

15h 36m

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30m

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5h 15m

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Fastest

3h 15m

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2h 0m

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9h 46m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

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0.9 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

2.6 - 5.3kg

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Greyhound

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American Airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO is a bus with an average price of $134 (€108).

This is compared to other travel options from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO:

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO costing on average $135 (€109).

A bus is $149 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO costing on average $282 (€229).

The fastest way to travel from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 15m.

Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 6m.

Train takes on average 16h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dallas, TX and St. Louis, MO including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $135 (€109) compared to roughly $135 (€110) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.21 (€0.17). The journey takes 15h 49m versus 9h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO

How to get from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound ·
    7:20 AM14h50
    Dallas, TX
    10:10 PMSt. Louis, Lambert International Airport
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Greyhound ·
    7:20 AM14h50
    Dallas, TX
    10:10 PMSt. Louis, Lambert International Airport
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA1445
    9:58 PM1h45
    Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
    11:43 PMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
    $2631One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak22 Texas Eagle
    3:43 PM15h47
    Union Station, Dallas, TX
    7:30 AMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO
    $1251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak422 Texas Eagle
    3:43 PM15h47
    Union Station, Dallas, TX
    7:30 AMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO
    $1811One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound ·
    7:20 AM15h25
    Dallas, TX
    10:45 PMSt. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound ·
    7:50 PM17h05
    Dallas, TX
    12:55 PMSt. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)
    $1381One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA1363
    12:57 PM1h47
    Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
    2:44 PMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
    $2631One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2487
    5:20 PM1h47
    Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
    7:07 PMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
    $2631One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2761
    4:16 PM1h48
    Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
    6:04 PMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
    $2631One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO

Travel to St. Louis, MO easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dallas, TX and St. Louis, MO including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO is a bus with an average price of $134 (€108).

This is compared to other travel options from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO:

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO costing on average $135 (€109).

A bus is $149 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO costing on average $282 (€229).

The fastest way to travel from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 15m.

Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 6m.

Train takes on average 16h 19m.

The distance from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO is approximately 548 miles (882 km).
The average frequency per day from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO is:
  • Around 48 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dallas, TX and St. Louis, MO as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport and arrive in St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Dallas, TX and arrive in St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX and arrive in St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, psa airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to St. Louis, MO by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) to go to St. Louis, MO by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to St. Louis, MO by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with American Airlines, psa airlines.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO often also extend their vacation to go to Chicago, IL, Jefferson City, MO, Kansas City, MO, Joliet, IL, Rolla, MO. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between St. Louis, MO and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in St. Louis, MO to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Three days are typically sufficient to explore key attractions in St. Louis, including the Gateway Arch, Forest Park, and the Missouri Botanical Garden.
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