Trains tickets from Los Angeles, US to St. Louis

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TodayJul 27
from $290
TomorrowJul 28
from $344
TueJul 29
from $298
WedJul 30
from $356
ThuJul 31
from $356
FriAug 1
from $242
SatAug 2
from $298
SunAug 3
from $242

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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

Average Price$108 - $409Average Duration1d 20h
64kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$166 - $519Average Duration2d 2h
232kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to St. Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
1d 20hAverage Duration
$108Cheapest ticket
64kgCO₂ emissions

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

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$261
Average train trip duration2d 2h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure5:19pm
Distance1582 miles (2551 km)
Latest train departure10:00pm

Los Angeles to St. Louis Train

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

Best price found
07/25
$351
07/26
$335
Today
$279
07/28
$331
07/29
$286
07/30
$342
07/31
$342
08/01
$232
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to St. Louis was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of $232

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

You can expect to pay from $232 to $2,116 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $232 which is on 2025-08-01.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Los Angeles and St. Louis is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in St. Louis.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to St. Louis, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Los Angeles and St. Louis, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Los Angeles to St. Louis while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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