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

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Washington University in St. Louis 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
    5h 53m
    $141–316

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    41h 38m
    $290–544

  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 19m
    $660–1,372

  4. Drive 1,804.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Washington University in St. Louiscar car 1,804.4 mi
    28h 42m
    $330–476

  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 26m
    $200–662

  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 7m
    $199–859

  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 36m
    $172–314

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 8h
    $779–1,603

Los Angeles to Washington University in St. Louis by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration41h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,612.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Washington University in 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $280–550 and the journey takes 40h 15m.

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