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St Louis to Rock Island Bus Schedule
Bus from St Louis to Rock Island: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from St Louis to Rock Island. Traveling by bus from St Louis to Rock Island usually takes around 8 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest Burlington Trailways bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 200 mi (322 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $96.00 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from St Louis to Rock Island?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from St Louis to Rock Island. Burlington Trailways is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 2 | 8h 15m | $98.75 |
Book Burlington Trailways from St Louis to Rock Island from $96. There are 2 trips per day offered by Burlington Trailways from St Louis to Rock Island and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Rock Island. In St Louis, Burlington Trailways departs to Rock Island from Saint Louis Lambert Fld and one other station. In Rock Island, Burlington Trailways arrives at Augustana College .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from St Louis to Rock Island takes 8 hours and 15 minutes , while the fastest available Burlington Trailways trip will get you to Rock Island in 8 hours and 5 minutes .
On weekends, Burlington Trailways offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Rock Island.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from St Louis to Rock Island
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 200 miles from St Louis to Rock Island. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 5 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00am. To see the times for all buses from St Louis to Rock Island, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from St Louis to Rock Island. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from St Louis to Rock Island; ticket prices start at $57.00.
City Information
St Louis
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St. Louis is one of several major cities in the state of Missouri and it is uniquely located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The city is usually recognized by its most distinctive feature, the Gateway Arch, thanks to which it is the only city in the United States that has a national park in the heart of its downtown district. The Arch is a must-see attraction and you can even take a tram to the top for some incredible views of the St. Louis skyline.
Some of the other truly unique attractions you can visit while you’re in town include the Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis where you can check out an incredible collection of dolls, dollhouses and vignettes, and the City Museum where you can ride down a 10-story spiral slide (yup, you read that right.) For a great outdoor experience, stop by the gorgeous Missouri Botanical Garden, and then take a stroll through Citygarden where you will find various quirky statues and installations worthy of being featured in your Instagram feed.
Ale enthusiasts would be excited to know that St. Louis is one of the best craft beer cities in the U.S. as well as one of the cheapest drinking cities. That means your party budget could take you a long way. Unsurprisingly, the city is also among the best spring break destinations on a budget.
The main bus and train station in St. Louis, Gateway Station, is located right in the center of downtown, not far from the Gateway Arch, which makes coming in and out of the city a breeze.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in St Louis?
Main departure station: Saint Louis Lambert Fld
St Louis has two bus stations with service to Rock Island.
All bus stations in St Louis:
Saint Louis Lambert Fld
Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St
Where does the bus arrive in Rock Island?
Main arrival station: Augustana College
All buses from St Louis arrive at one main station in Rock Island.
All bus stations in Rock Island:
Augustana College
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