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

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 24m
    $140–356

  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 33m
    $128–558

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    40h 30m
    $300–480

  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
    $567–1,494

  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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane STL - BUR
    8h 38m
    $158–712

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 11h
    $650–1,700

St. Louis to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration40h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,617.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest 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 $300–480 and the journey takes 40h 30m.

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