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

The distance between Cleveland and Saint Louis is around 518 miles (833km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cleveland to Saint Louis by plane, 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Cleveland (CLE) to St. Louis (STL) then take the bus to New Ballas @ Von Gontard Sb.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $190
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Bus

Take the bus to Columbus and then to St Louis.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $100
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to St. Louis (Region).

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance572 miles (920km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cleveland and Saint Louis

There are several options for getting from Cleveland to Saint Louis by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $100 and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $190.

The distance between Cleveland and Saint Louis is around 518 miles (833km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 493 miles (793km)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Cleveland and Saint Louis by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cleveland to Saint Louis is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx $190.

The cheapest way to travel between Cleveland and Saint Louis, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $100 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cleveland and Saint Louis. We recommend that you fly from Cleveland (CLE) to St. Louis (STL) then take the bus to New Ballas @ Von Gontard Sb. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cleveland and Saint Louis. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cleveland to Saint Louis. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Columbus, St Louis and Clayton Transit Center. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Cleveland and Saint Louis. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cleveland to Saint Louis. We recommend that you fly from Cleveland (CLE) to St. Louis (STL) then take the bus to New Ballas @ Von Gontard Sb. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Cleveland and Saint Louis. The distance is around 572 miles (920km) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cleveland to Saint Louis is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around $190.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cleveland and Saint Louis

Transport options from Cleveland to Saint Louis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 60m
$190
hourly833km (518 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
$100
once daily933km (580 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
$57
on demand920km (572 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