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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to St. Louisby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis 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
    4h 13m
    $133–296

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    41h 50m
    $288–563

  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 27m
    $643–1,403

  4. Drive 1,822.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to St. Louiscar car 1,822.2 mi
    29h 11m
    $333–481

  5. Fly to Midamerica St. Louis Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Midamerica St. Louis Airport (BLV)plane plane LAX - BLV
    15h 8m
    $255–888

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 9h
    $758–1,613

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration41h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,602.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United 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 $280–550 and the journey takes 40h 15m.

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