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

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There are 7 ways to get from Costa Mesa to St. Louis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGB - STL
    6h 13m
    $333–1,298

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    8h 18m
    $150–379

  3. Train via Kansas City (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    43h 43m
    $497–1,272

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    44h 42m
    $294–475

  5. Drive  1,811.8 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to St. Louiscar car 1,811.8 mi
    28h 52m
    $331–478

  6. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SNA - STL
    8h 39m
    $177–557

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 11h
    $555–1,410

Costa Mesa to St. Louis by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$497Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,612.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbor-Bernard to St. Louis via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Kansas City in around 43h 43m.

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