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

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There are 7 ways to get from Orange County to St. Louis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SNA - STL
    5h 56m
    $222–887

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    7h 4m
    $151–339

  3. Train via Kansas City (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    42h 27m
    $642–1,399

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0900 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    43h
    $287–564

  5. Drive 1,805.7 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to St. Louiscar car 1,805.7 mi
    28h 47m
    $330–476

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    7h 39m
    $161–291

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 9h
    $761–1,623

Orange County to St. Louis by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration42h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$642Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,585.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to St. Louis via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Kansas City in around 42h 27m.

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