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

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

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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
    6h 15m
    $134–346

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    42h 48m
    $332–502

  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 / ...
    43h 43m
    $1,104–1,844

  4. Drive  1,823.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to St. Louiscar car 1,823.9 mi
    29h 5m
    $333–481

  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
    8h 56m
    $137–607

  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 50m
    $209–909

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 10h
    $1,302–2,102

Santa Monica to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration42h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,614.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest 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 $330–500 and the journey takes 40h 10m.

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