Train from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for St. Louis to Los Angeles on June 13
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Compare 2 ways to go 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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
1d 17hAverage Duration
1583 milesDistance
64kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$109 - $469Average Duration1d 17h
64kg CO₂e
Average Price$166 - $1,879Average Duration2d 3h
232kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US by train

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

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

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Los Angeles start from $166. The average price for this train route is around $257. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Los Angeles is 2d 3h, covering a distance of 1582 miles (2552 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 18h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the St. Louis to Los Angeles route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Los Angeles at 6:35am. And the latest train departs at 8:10pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/10
$344
06/11
$295
Today
$281
06/13
$304
06/14
$281
06/15
$263
06/16
$273
06/17
$247
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Jun 17, 2026 with a price of $247

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

You can expect to pay from $247 to $2,198 for a train 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 $247 which is on 2026-06-17.

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