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

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

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeSAN - STL
    5h 28m
    $246–1,108

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    40h 15m
    $150–350

  3. Train via Kansas City (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas CitytrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. LouistrainMissouri River Runner / ...
    41h 47m
    $186–1,048

  4. Drive 1,808.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to St. Louiscar1,808.3 mi
    28h 38m
    $330–477

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeLAX - STL
    5h 46m
    $224–666

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeSMF - STL
    5h 41m
    $235–1,106

  7. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeBUR - STL
    5h 45m
    $388–610

  8. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeSFO - STL
    6h 9m
    $193–866

  9. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeLGB - STL
    7h 23m
    $194–854

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. LouistrainTexas Eagle
    2d 7h
    $230–700

California to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration40h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–350 and the journey takes 40h 15m.

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