Trains from Los Angeles, CA to St Louis, MO

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Today30 Apr
Tomorrow1 May
Thu2 May
Fri3 May
Sat4 May
from US$194
Sun5 May
Mon6 May
Tue7 May

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 4 May at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 6 May at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$194
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 4 May at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 6 May at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$198
  • Departure time: 4 May at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 6 May at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$275
  • Departure time: 4 May at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 6 May at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    US$230
Train Los Angeles to St Louis: Trip Overview

Train Los Angeles to St Louis: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$214
Average train trip duration2d 1h
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure16:05
Distance1595 miles
Latest train departure22:00
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Los Angeles to St Louis Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains3
Earliest and Latest Train Departures16:05 - 22:00
Minimum PriceUS$194
Average Ticket PriceUS$214
Minimum Trip Duration1d18h
Average Train Trip Duration2d1h
Distance1595 miles
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles - St Louis

The average train ticket price from Los Angeles to St Louis is US$214. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Los Angeles to St Louis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Los Angeles and St Louis is around 2d 1h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 18h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1585 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Los Angeles to St Louis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Los Angeles to St Louis by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Los Angeles to St Louis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Trains travelling between Los Angeles and St Louis leave from Ramirez Street bus stop or UCLA and arrive at Gateway Station.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Los Angeles and St Louis is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in St Louis.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to St Louis, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Los Angeles and St Louis, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Los Angeles to St Louis while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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Train from St Louis to Los Angeles

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