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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Saint Charles 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 22m
    $148–267

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    42h 17m
    $363–529

  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 21m
    $1,157–1,778

  4. Drive  1,805.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Saint Charlescar car 1,805.9 mi
    28h 54m
    $309–446

  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 54m
    $157–683

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    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
    8h 47m
    $223–608

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGB - STL
    9h 40m
    $256–1,130

  8. 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 56m
    $218–318

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 9h
    $1,359–2,078

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

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Saint Charles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,623.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Saint Charles, 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 once daily. Tickets cost $340–550 and the journey takes 40h 10m.

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