What is the distance between St. Louis and Los Angeles?

St. Louis and Los Angeles are 1585 miles (2556 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

If you're headed to Los Angeles from St. Louis, chances are that your bus will depart from Gateway Station and arrive at UCLA. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Universal Studios & Universal City Walk, Downtown Art Walk, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Sunset Strip and California Science Center.

Bus St. Louis to Los Angeles from $106 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Los Angeles on September 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 17h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	2d 1h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	2d 14h	5:05am	UCLA	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	2d 14h	5:20am	West LA - Expo/Sepulveda	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	2d	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Los Angeles on September 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	2d 14h	5:05am	UCLA	Cheapest
	7:50am	Saint Louis (Lambert Field)	1d 15h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	1:20am	Gateway Station	1d 16h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:30am	Gateway Station	1d 22h	10:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	7:20am	Gateway Station	1d 15h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Los Angeles on September 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 17h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	7:50am	Saint Louis (Lambert Field)	1d 15h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	1:20am	Gateway Station	1d 16h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:30am	Gateway Station	1d 22h	10:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	7:20am	Gateway Station	1d 15h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Los Angeles on September 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 17h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	7:50am	Saint Louis (Lambert Field)	1d 15h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	1:20am	Gateway Station	1d 16h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	2d 1h	3:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	7:20am	Gateway Station	1d 15h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Los Angeles on September 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 17h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	7:50am	Saint Louis (Lambert Field)	1d 15h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	1:20am	Gateway Station	1d 16h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:30am	Gateway Station	1d 22h	10:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	7:20am	Gateway Station	1d 15h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Los Angeles on September 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	2d 14h	5:05am	UCLA	Cheapest
	7:50am	Saint Louis (Lambert Field)	1d 15h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	1:20am	Gateway Station	1d 16h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:30am	Gateway Station	1d 22h	10:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	7:20am	Gateway Station	1d 15h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Los Angeles on September 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 17h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	7:50am	Saint Louis (Lambert Field)	1d 15h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	1:20am	Gateway Station	1d 16h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:30am	Gateway Station	1d 22h	10:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	7:20am	Gateway Station	1d 15h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Los Angeles on September 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 17h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	7:50am	Saint Louis (Lambert Field)	1d 15h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	1:20am	Gateway Station	1d 16h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:30am	Gateway Station	1d 22h	10:10pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	7:20am	Gateway Station	1d 15h	9:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

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

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$92 - $349	Average Duration1d 22h	CO₂ emissions 64kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$166 - $466	Average Duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 232kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus 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, 22 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

1d 22hAverage Duration

$92Cheapest ticket

64kgCO₂ emissions

Bus St. Louis to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$144

Average bus trip duration1d 22h

Number of daily buses14

Earliest bus departure1:00am

Distance1582 miles (2551 km)

Latest bus departure4:30pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,264 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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.

August 29, 2018

I was ok but we were late everywhere

Eric C.

September 1, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/510,583 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

St. Louis to Los Angeles Bus

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

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Frequently asked questions for your trip St. Louis - Los Angeles, US

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/18

$171

09/19

$212

Today

$176

09/21

$186

09/22

$113

09/23

$113

09/24

$111

09/25

$116

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Sep 24, 2025 with a price of $111

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 $111 to $381 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 $111 which is on 2025-09-24.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between St. Louis and Los Angeles!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from St. Louis to Los Angeles will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from St. Louis to Los Angeles, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 22h	Avg Price$144	Daily Departures14
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 3h	Avg Price$240	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to St. Louis by bus?

Bus from Los Angeles, US to St. Louis

You can also go to Los Angeles, US by train

Train from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US

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