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Trip Overview

The train between St. Louis and California takes 42h 46m. There is at least one train per day from St. Louis to California. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

42h 46m
Duration
2,071 mi
Distance
$1,380
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

St. Louis to California train times

Trains run once daily between St. Louis and California. The service departs St. Louis at 3:11 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into California at 07:57:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 42h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak42h 46m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak42h 46m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak42h 46m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak42h 46m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak42h 46m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak42h 46m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak42h 46m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St. Louis to California? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from St. Louis to California.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,070.8 mi
  • Duration: 42h 46m

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

You can take a train from St. Louis to Los Angeles via Kansas City in around 42h 20m.

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