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Compare train, bus, and flight for St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $98. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $98, and a flight costs an average of $139.
Distance: 1035 miles (1667 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$362 Average price | $198 Average price Cheapest | $426 Average price | $298 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
27h 36m Average total duration 27h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 15m Average total duration 26h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 5.0 - 10.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA:
A bus is $165 (€133) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA costing on average $362 (€292).
A bus is $228 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA costing on average $426 (€343).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 45m.
Train takes on average 27h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA
How to get from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus2:00 AM30h25St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)9:25 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$2041One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- +FlixBus2:00 AM30h25St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)9:25 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$2041One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA46787:51 PM2h45St. Louis Lambert International Airport11:36 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$2521One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner · 448 Lake Shore Limited2:55 PM28h29St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO8:24 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$3571One-way1 transfer
- 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner · 448 Lake Shore Limited2:55 PM28h37St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO8:32 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA$3571One-way1 transfer
- 22 Texas Eagle · 448 Lake Shore Limited8:10 AM35h14St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO8:24 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA$3861One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+ · 10:00 AM31h25St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)6:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$2051One-way2 transfers
- · 1:55 PM30h55St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)9:50 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$2221One-way1 transfer
- +FlixBus8:45 AM29h25St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)3:10 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$2771One-way1 transfer
- UA1639 · UA18005:29 PM4h52St. Louis Lambert International Airport11:21 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$2151One-way1 transfer
- UA1008 · UA11176:00 AM5h57St. Louis Lambert International Airport12:57 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$2581One-way1 transfer
- UA1008 · UA16066:00 AM7h02St. Louis Lambert International Airport2:02 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$2581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA:
A bus is $165 (€133) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA costing on average $362 (€292).
A bus is $228 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA costing on average $426 (€343).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 45m.
Train takes on average 27h 6m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St. Louis, MO and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
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