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

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Gateway Arch 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 12m
    $131–246

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    40h 35m
    $350–550

  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 / ...
    42h 13m
    $1,142–1,762

  4. Drive  1,808.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Gateway Archcar car 1,808.9 mi
    28h 47m
    $310–447

  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 44m
    $140–662

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGB - STL
    9h 30m
    $229–1,009

  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 46m
    $201–298

  8. 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 19m
    $181–728

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 7h
    $1,349–2,067

  10. Train #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 7h
    $1,300–2,100

Los Angeles to Gateway Arch by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,618.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Gateway Arch, MO, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $350–550 and the journey takes 40h 10m.

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