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How to get fromLos Angeles to St. Louisby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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
    5h 48m
    $201–376

  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 30m
    $174–274

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    40h 15m
    $300–600

  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 / ...
    41h 47m
    $679–1,369

  5. Drive 1,808.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to St. Louiscar car 1,808.3 mi
    28h 46m
    $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 20m
    $220–712

  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 1m
    $209–859

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 7h
    $800–1,600

Los Angeles to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration40h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,617.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and St. Louis, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $300–600 and the journey takes 40h 15m.

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