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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$135 Average price | $134 Average price Cheapest | $282 Average price | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 19m Average total duration 15h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 6m Average total duration 15h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 6m.
Train takes on average 16h 19m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO
How to get from Dallas, TX to St. Louis, MO by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
· 7:20 AM14h50Dallas, TX10:10 PMSt. Louis, Lambert International Airport$1141One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
· 7:20 AM14h50Dallas, TX10:10 PMSt. Louis, Lambert International Airport$1141One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA14459:58 PM1h45Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport11:43 PMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport$2631One-way0 transfers
Other options
22 Texas Eagle3:43 PM15h47Union Station, Dallas, TX7:30 AMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$1251One-way0 transfers
422 Texas Eagle3:43 PM15h47Union Station, Dallas, TX7:30 AMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$1811One-way0 transfers
· 7:20 AM15h25Dallas, TX10:45 PMSt. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)$1141One-way1 transfer
· 7:50 PM17h05Dallas, TX12:55 PMSt. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)$1381One-way1 transfer
AA136312:57 PM1h47Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport2:44 PMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport$2631One-way0 transfers
AA24875:20 PM1h47Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport7:07 PMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport$2631One-way0 transfers
AA27614:16 PM1h48Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport6:04 PMSt. Louis Lambert International Airport$2631One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 6m.
Train takes on average 16h 19m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 5 direct flights per day with American Airlines, psa airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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