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

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There are 9 ways to get from Long Beach to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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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
    6h 21m
    $127–239

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    42h 25m
    $344–555

  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 / ...
    43h 53m
    $1,102–1,842

  4. Drive  1,821.4 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to St. Louiscar car 1,821.4 mi
    29h 4m
    $333–481

  5. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGB - STL
    7h 21m
    $204–954

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BUR - STL
    9h 31m
    $141–665

  7. 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
    10h 31m
    $160–710

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAN - STL
    9h 11m
    $181–273

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 9h
    $1,302–2,102

Long Beach to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration42h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$344Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,627 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, 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 $340–550 and the journey takes 40h 10m.

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