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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Gateway Station | Los Angeles Union Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Gateway Station | Los Angeles Union Station | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Gateway Station | Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Gateway Station | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Gateway Station | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Los Angeles
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $115, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and Los Angeles?
Stops in Los Angeles
- A571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
- B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA - C613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
- E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA - F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Los Angeles start from $115. The average price for this route is around $235. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
The average bus trip duration from St. Louis to Los Angeles is 1d 17h, covering a distance of 1582 miles (2551 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 14h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the St. Louis to Los Angeles route?
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 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 4:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles generates an estimated 64 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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.
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.
Which bus company has the most timely service from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
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.
The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $134To 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 $134 to $592 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 $134 which is on 2026-01-13.
What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
