What is the travel distance from St. Louis to Fort Madison?

St. Louis and Fort Madison are 151 miles (244 km) apart.

Bus St. Louis to Fort Madison from $64 | Compare & Save up to 27%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 18 at 9:00am
Departure city: St. Louis
Departure location: Saint Louis
Arrival time: July 18 at 1:15pm
Destination city: Fort Madison
Destination location: Fort Madison
Operated by: Burlington Trailways
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 15m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 18 at 9:00am
Departure city: St. Louis
Departure location: Saint Louis
Arrival time: July 18 at 1:15pm
Destination city: Fort Madison
Destination location: Fort Madison
Operated by: Burlington Trailways
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 15m
Departure time: July 18 at 9:00am
Departure city: St. Louis
Departure location: Saint Louis
Arrival time: July 18 at 1:15pm
Destination city: Fort Madison
Destination location: Fort Madison
Operated by: Burlington Trailways
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 15m

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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Fort Madison.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$93 - $93	Average Duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$90 - $176	Average Duration11h 25m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from St. Louis to Fort Madison

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Fort Madison. The journey takes about 4 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 15mAverage Duration

$93Cheapest ticket

6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus St. Louis to Fort Madison: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$93

Average bus trip duration4h 15m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure9:00am

Distance152 miles (244 km)

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Burlington Trailways

4/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Based on 19 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. Burlington Trailways ticket prices on this trip start at $93

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The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Fort Madison was searched and found on Jul 16, 2025 with a price of $64

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from St. Louis to Fort Madison, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $64 to $88 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Fort Madison based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-07-18.

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from St. Louis to Fort Madison.

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The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Fort Madison?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 15m	Avg Price$93	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time11h 25m	Avg Price$103	Daily Departures1

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