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How to get fromCalifornia to St. Louisby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from California to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    5h 43m
    $131–246

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    40h 10m
    $340–500

  3. Train via Kansas City (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    41h 47m
    $1,138–1,756

  4. Drive  1,808.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to St. Louiscar car 1,808.2 mi
    28h 47m
    $330–477

  5. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAN - STL
    5h 33m
    $136–198

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SMF - STL
    5h 36m
    $155–706

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    6h 13m
    $154–376

  8. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGB - STL
    7h 23m
    $204–954

  9. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane FAT - STL
    8h 46m
    $144–654

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 7h
    $1,300–2,100

California to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration40h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,617.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between California, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $340–500 and the journey takes 40h 10m.

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