How to travel from Austin to Saint Louis, United States of America

The distance between Austin and Saint Louis is around 816 miles (1,313km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 13h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Austin to Saint Louis by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum then Memphis TN and then to St Louis.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $170
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Drive

Drive to St. Louis (Region).

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Distance816 miles (1,313km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Austin and Saint Louis

There are several options for getting from Austin to Saint Louis by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $170 and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 13h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $81.

The distance between Austin and Saint Louis is around 816 miles (1,313km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 719 miles (1,157km)

It takes around 17h 35m to get from Austin and Saint Louis by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Austin to Saint Louis is to drive which takes around 13h 30m and will set you back approx $81.

The cheapest way to travel between Austin and Saint Louis, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $170 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Austin and Saint Louis. We recommend that you drive to St. Louis (Region). instead which will take 13h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Austin and Saint Louis. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Austin to Saint Louis. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Dallas/Fort Worth Dart East, Memphis TN, St Louis and Clayton Transit Center. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.

Flixbus USA, Megabus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Austin and Saint Louis. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Austin to Saint Louis. We recommend that you take the bus to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum then Memphis TN and then to St Louis. instead which will take 17h 35m.

The closest major airport to Saint Louis is St. Louis International Airport (STL) (STL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Saint Louis. MidAmerica St. Louis Airport / Scott AFB (BLV) (BLV) and Capital Airport (SPI) (SPI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Austin and Saint Louis. The distance is around 816 miles (1,313km) by road and it will take around 13h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Austin to Saint Louis is to take the bus which takes, on average, 17h 35m and will usually cost around $170.

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Transport options from Austin to Saint Louis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
17h 35m
$170
once daily1,558km (968 miles)
Drive
13h 30m
$81
on demand1,313km (816 miles)

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Airports near Saint Louis

The following major airports near Saint Louis offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

STL
St. Louis International Airport (STL)
International Airport
Distance
10 miles (16km) from Saint Louis
BLV
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport / Scott AFB (BLV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
24 miles (39km) from Saint Louis
SPI
Capital Airport (SPI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88 miles (141km) from Saint Louis