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

The distance between Seattle and Saint Louis is around 1,739 miles (2,798km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Seattle to Saint Louis by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Seattle (SEA) to St. Louis (STL).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $265
Operated by

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to St. Louis.

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $295
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Drive

Drive to St. Louis (Region).

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,094 miles (3,371km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seattle and Saint Louis

There are several options for getting from Seattle to Saint Louis by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $265 and will take around 5hrs.

The distance between Seattle and Saint Louis is around 1,739 miles (2,798km).

It takes around 5hrs to get from Seattle and Saint Louis by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seattle to Saint Louis is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx $265.

The cheapest way to travel between Seattle and Saint Louis, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $265 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seattle and Saint Louis. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seattle to Saint Louis. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station, St. Louis and CLAYTON station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 3h.

Amtrak run train services between Seattle and Saint Louis. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Seattle and Saint Louis. We recommend that you fly from Seattle (SEA) to St. Louis (STL). instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Seattle and Saint Louis. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) and arrive at St. Louis (STL). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Seattle and Saint Louis with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 50m.

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines and American Airlines fly between Seattle and Saint Louis. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) and and arrive into St. Louis (STL). These flights usually take around 3h 50m.

The flight from Seattle to Saint Louis typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) and and arrive into St. Louis (STL).

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 Seattle and Saint Louis. The distance is around 2,094 miles (3,371km) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seattle to Saint Louis is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around $265.

How do I get from Seattle to Saint Louis

Compare travel optionsbetween Seattle and Saint Louis

Transport options from Seattle to Saint Louis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5hrs
$265
hourly2,798km (1,739 miles)
Train
2 days 3h
$295
once daily4,004km (2,488 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
$205
on demand3,371km (2,094 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