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How to get from Alton to St. Jacob by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Alton to St. Jacob in St Louis, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 10 bus from Alton Station station to Alton High Speed Rail station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER train and finally take the 14X bus from Spruce @ 14th Street Eb station to St Jacob Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min.

217min
Bus - 1010
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Bus - 14X14X
Leaves from Alton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alton
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alton High Speed Rail
    ID AltonHSR
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alton Amtrak Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St. Louis
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spruce @ 14th Street Eb
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 14X14X
    Wait for bus
    14X
  • 9
    Ride to bus station St Jacob Park & Ride
    Ride to bus station
    St Jacob Park & Ride
    ID StJacPrRd0
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 8, LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER and 14X

To get from Alton to St. Jacob in St Louis, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Alton Station station to Alton High Speed Rail station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER train and finally take the 14X bus from Spruce @ 14th Street Eb station to St Jacob Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min.

247min
Bus - 88
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Bus - 14X14X
Leaves from Alton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alton
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alton High Speed Rail
    ID AltonHSR
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alton Amtrak Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St. Louis
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spruce @ 14th Street Eb
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 14X14X
    Wait for bus
    14X
  • 9
    Ride to bus station St Jacob Park & Ride
    Ride to bus station
    St Jacob Park & Ride
    ID StJacPrRd0
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alton to St. Jacob

The distance between Alton, St Louis and St. Jacob, St Louis is approximately 64.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 217 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alton to St. Jacob by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in St Louis – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alton

Alton is located at Alton, St Louis and the nearest public transit station is Alton Station.

Train stations close to Alton:

  • Alton Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Alton:

  • Alton Station
  • Belle St & 8th St N / E
  • Belle St & 9th St S / W

Public transit stations close to St. Jacob, St Louis

St. Jacob is located at St. Jacob, St Louis and the nearest public transit station is St Jacob Park & Ride.

Bus stations close to St. Jacob:

  • St Jacob Park & Ride

Alternative route by bus and train via 8, LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER and 14X

To get from Alton to St. Jacob in St Louis, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Alton Station station to Alton High Speed Rail station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER train and finally take the 14X bus from Spruce @ 14th Street Eb station to St Jacob Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min.

247min
Bus - 88
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Bus - 14X14X
Leaves from Alton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alton
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alton High Speed Rail
    ID AltonHSR
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alton Amtrak Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Kansas City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St. Louis
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spruce @ 14th Street Eb
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 14X14X
    Wait for bus
    14X
  • 9
    Ride to bus station St Jacob Park & Ride
    Ride to bus station
    St Jacob Park & Ride
    ID StJacPrRd0
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alton to St. Jacob?

    The fastest way takes 217 minutes, using Bus line 10, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER, Bus line 14X.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alton to St. Jacob?

    The alternative route takes 247 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER, Bus line 14X.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alton and St. Jacob in St Louis?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alton to St. Jacob in St Louis?

    The 10 bus line goes from Alton High Speed Rail station near Alton to Alton Amtrak Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Alton Amtrak Station station near St. Jacob in St Louis

  • How long does it take to travel from Alton to St. Jacob in St Louis by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Alton and St. Jacob in St Louis by bus and train is about 3 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alton to get to St. Jacob in St Louis?

    Get on the 10 bus from the Alton High Speed Rail stop near Alton in St Louis.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alton and St. Jacob in St Louis?

    Get off the bus at the Alton Amtrak Station stop, which is closest to St. Jacob in St Louis.

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