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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Edwardsville by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Edwardsvilletaxi taxi
    5h 42m
    $208–438

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BUR - STL
    2. Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Edwardsvilletaxi taxi
    7h 20m
    $207–694

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    40h 41m
    $387–558

  4. 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 / ...
    42h 18m
    $1,194–1,829

  5. Drive  1,830.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Edwardsvillecar car 1,830.7 mi
    29h 13m
    $335–483

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ONT - STL
    3. Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Edwardsvilletaxi taxi
    8h 2m
    $243–819

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGB - STL
    2. Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Edwardsvilletaxi taxi
    9h
    $276–991

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Edwardsvilletaxi taxi
    8h 16m
    $268–420

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 9h
    $1,397–2,135

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,632.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Edwardsville, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $330–500 and the journey takes 40h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Edwardsville via Kansas City and St. Louis in around 42h 18m.

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