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 1 898. The average price for this route is around R 3 412. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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 2560 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 14h and is operated by Greyhound .

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

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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.

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.

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 87518 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 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.

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.

Bus St. Louis to Los Angeles from R 1 779 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Los Angeles on 31 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	2d	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	Cheapest
	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	1d 17h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	2d 15h	06:05	UCLA	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	2d 10h	00:40	Los Angeles (Americanstar)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	2d 10h	01:15	USC (Hope/Jefferson)	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Los Angeles on 1 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:20	Gateway Station	1d 16h	15:50	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	09:10	Saint Louis (Lambert Field)	1d 15h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	08:40	Gateway Station	1d 15h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	2d	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	1d 17h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Los Angeles on 2 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:20	Gateway Station	1d 16h	15:50	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	09:10	Saint Louis (Lambert Field)	1d 15h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	08:40	Gateway Station	1d 15h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	2d	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	1d 17h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Los Angeles on 3 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:20	Gateway Station	1d 16h	15:50	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	09:10	Saint Louis (Lambert Field)	1d 15h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	08:40	Gateway Station	1d 15h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	2d	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	1d 17h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Los Angeles on 5 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:20	Gateway Station	1d 16h	15:50	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	09:10	Saint Louis (Lambert Field)	1d 15h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	08:40	Gateway Station	1d 15h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	2d	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	1d 17h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	No 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 1 898, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

1d 17hAverage duration

2560 kmDistance

64kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 898 - R 12 115	Average duration1d 17h	CO₂ emissions 64kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 744 - R 26 258	Average duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 232kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and Los Angeles?

Stops in St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 518 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Based on 87518 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 898

Greyhound St. Louis Los Angeles recent customer reviews

The buses were almost always late. They are uncomfortable, seat and temperature wise, and the staff can be kind of rude. However they did take great care of my luggage.

Megan G.

29 August 2018

I was ok but we were late everywhere

Eric C.

1 September 2019

FlixBus

3.5/512 166 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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.

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 1 898. The average price for this route is around R 3 412. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
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 2560 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 14h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the St. Louis to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
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.
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.
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 87518 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 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.
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

29/01

R 7 794

30/01

R 7 198

Today

R 5 932

01/02

R 3 839

02/02

R 3 608

03/02

R 2 747

04/02

R 1 903

05/02

R 2 218

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 04 Feb 2026 with a price of R 1 903

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 1 903 to R 8 323 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 1 903, which is on 2026-02-04.