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How to get fromAlton to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Alton to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    5h 12m
    $187–372

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane STL - LGB
    8h 29m
    $156–495

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    42h 42m
    $313–588

  4. Train via Kansas City (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    43h 38m
    $655–1,412

  5. Drive 1,830.8 mi

    1. Drive from Alton to Los Angelescar car 1,830.8 mi
    28h 57m
    $335–483

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane STL - BUR
    7h 45m
    $256–969

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 13h
    $760–1,712

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,623.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $280–550 and the journey takes 40h 30m.

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