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.
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.
👋 Also check out Saint Louis → Austin if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum then Memphis TN and then to St Louis.
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Drive to St. Louis (Region).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 17h 35m | $170 | once daily | 1,558km (968 miles) |
Drive | 13h 30m | $81 | on demand | 1,313km (816 miles) |
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United Airlines
The following major airports near Saint Louis offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.