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How to get fromSt. Louis to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from St. Louis to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STL - SAN
    6h 3m
    $134–198

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    6h 24m
    $130–246

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    40h 30m
    $340–550

  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
    42h 20m
    $1,103–1,835

  5. Drive  1,814.2 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Los Angelescar car 1,814.2 mi
    28h 33m
    $332–479

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane STL - SMF
    6h 19m
    $164–756

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane STL - SFO
    6h 39m
    $154–376

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane STL - LGB
    8h 26m
    $134–604

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane STL - FAT
    8h 43m
    $134–604

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 11h
    $1,300–2,100

St. Louis to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration40h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,574 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 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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