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

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There are 7 ways to get from Saint Charles to Los Angeles by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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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 26m
    $201–377

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane STL - LGB
    9h 43m
    $190–760

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    39h 58m

  4. 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 9m
    $644–1,394

  5. Drive 1,811.5 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Charles to Los Angelescar car 1,811.5 mi
    28h 40m
    $331–478

  6. 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
    9h
    $220–914

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 13h
    $754–1,604

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,620.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Saint Louis to Los Angeles Union Station once daily, and the journey takes 38h 15m.

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