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

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Saint Charles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    6h 12m
    $202–377

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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 55m
    $174–275

  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 12m
    $680–1,368

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Saint Louisbus bus Greyhound US1210
    44h 52m

  5. Drive 1,805.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Saint Charlescar car 1,805.9 mi
    28h 54m
    $330–477

  6. 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 45m
    $221–713

  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 26m
    $210–860

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 8h
    $799–1,596

Los Angeles to Saint Charles by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$680Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,617.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to 4375 Rider Trail North Sb via Kansas City, St. Louis, CIVIC CENTER station, NORTH HANLEY station, and North Hanley Transit Center in around 43h 12m.

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