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Trip Overview

The train between St. Louis and Santa Monica takes 43h 51m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from St. Louis to Santa Monica. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

43h 51m
Duration
2,088 mi
Distance
$1,384
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

St. Louis to Santa Monica train times

Trains run 5 times a week between St. Louis and Santa Monica. The service departs St. Louis at 3:11 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Santa Monica at 09:03:00. All services require a transfer at Kansas City and take an average of 43h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles43h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles43h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles43h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles43h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles43h 52m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St. Louis to Santa Monica? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,088.1 mi
  • Duration: 43h 51m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Kansas City, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 43h 23m.

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