Bus from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Los Angeles on 7 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Los Angeles Union StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Los Angeles Union StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Gateway Station
Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Lankershim/Magnolia - North HollywoodNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 924, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
1d 17hAverage duration
2551 kmDistance
64kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 924 - R 11 528Average duration1d 17h
64kg CO₂e
Average priceR 2 782 - R 30 510Average duration2d 3h
232kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Los Angeles start at R 1 924. The average price for this route is around R 3 928. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    The average bus journey time from St. Louis to Los Angeles is 1d 17h, covering a distance of 2551 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 14h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the St. Louis to Los Angeles route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Los Angeles at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 16:30.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    A bus trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles produces an estimated 64 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/01
R 7 549
05/01
R 6 693
Today
R 6 752
07/01
R 5 502
08/01
R 3 338
09/01
R 3 724
10/01
No data
11/01
R 2 617
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 11 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 617

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 617 to R 7 549 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 617, which is on 2026-01-11.

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