Shutlle from Cape to STL airport?

Question

Anybody know of shuttle service from Cape to St. Louis airport? Don't want to get the little plane out of Cape and want to avoid driving to the STL airport.

Answer

Yes — there *are* shuttle/bus/transportation options you can use to get from Cape Girardeau, MO to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) instead of driving yourself. It’s not as seamless as a subway, but there are services that make the trip feasible. Here are the main ones — and what you should check when booking.

### 🚍 Public- and Private-Shuttle / Bus Options from Cape Girardeau → STL

FlixBus / Greyhound — These bus companies operate a route from Cape Girardeau to St. Louis (destination: downtown/central St. Louis).
- The trip takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
- You can book online. Fares are often affordable (the Cape → St. Louis route from Greyhound is reportedly from around US$22–25 if booked in advance).
- Once you arrive in St. Louis, you’ll get off at the St. Louis bus station — from there you’ll need ground transport (taxi, rideshare, shuttle) to reach STL Airport (about 15–25 miles away), or use airport-area shuttle services/public transit, depending on schedule.
STL Shuttle Service — A private shuttle operator that advertises door-to-door service between Cape Girardeau (and surrounding areas) and St. Louis / Lambert Airport.
- This is likely the most convenient option if you want to avoid any transfers or rideshares after arriving in St. Louis.
- You’ll need to book ahead (one-way or round-trip) and provide your pickup location in Cape Girardeau and your flight/terminal information at STL so they can time the ride appropriately.

### ✅ What to Keep in Mind & What You Should Do Before Booking

Because bus services drop you at downtown St. Louis (or a central bus station), you’ll likely need a second leg of travel (rideshare, taxi, or local shuttle) to reach STL Airport. Plan for at least 30–45 minutes extra for that leg.
Check bus/shuttle schedules carefully — both for departure from Cape Girardeau and arrival times in St. Louis. Especially if you have an early flight, make sure timing works (you don’t want to arrive too late downtown and then scramble for airport transport).
For convenience and fewer risks with luggage or transfers, a dedicated airport shuttle service (like STL Shuttle Service) tends to be more comfortable and direct than a public bus + rideshare combination.
Because the drive from Cape Girardeau to STL is about 2 hours by car under normal traffic — ~130 miles — direct shuttle services or well-timed buses can save stress if you don’t want to drive yourself.

### 🎯 My Recommendation Based on Your Needs

If you want the safest, easiest, most direct path to STL without worrying about transfers, book the private airport shuttle (STL Shuttle Service). If you’re looking for a low-cost option and don’t mind possibly taking a rideshare after reaching St. Louis, use FlixBus or Greyhound.

Shutlle from Cape to STL airport?

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