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How to get fromSaint Charles to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    6h 44m
    $144–263

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    43h 11m
    $355–568

  3. Train via Kansas City (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 15m
    $1,117–1,859

  4. Drive  1,811.5 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Charles to Los Angelescar car 1,811.5 mi
    28h 40m
    $310–448

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane STL - BUR
    8h 46m
    $169–772

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane STL - LGB
    9h 59m
    $163–676

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane STL - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 20m
    $147–634

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 13h
    $1,317–2,120

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

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,624.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Saint Charles, MO, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $340–550 and the journey takes 40h 30m.

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