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How to get fromLos Angeles to Altonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Alton 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
    5h 35m
    $188–378

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    41h 34m
    $317–581

  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 Alton Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    43h 10m
    $678–1,387

  4. Drive 1,824.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Altoncar car 1,824.8 mi
    29h 10m
    $333–481

  5. 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
    7h 8m
    $247–724

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGB - STL
    8h 48m
    $246–921

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles 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
    8h 17m
    $219–376

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 9h
    $796–1,623

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,624 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Alton, IL, 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $280–550 and the journey takes 40h 15m.

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