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

The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Los Angeles start from $161. The average price for this route is around $244. 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 travel time from St. Louis to Los Angeles is 1d 18h, covering a distance of 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?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Los Angeles at 12:55am. 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 a mode of travel recommended 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 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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 $180 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Los Angeles on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	2d	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 17h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	2d	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Los Angeles on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:20am	Gateway Station	1d 16h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 17h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	2d	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	1:20am	Gateway Station	1d 17h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	2d	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Los Angeles on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 17h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:20am	Gateway Station	1d 16h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	2d	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	1:20am	Gateway Station	1d 17h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Los Angeles on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 17h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:20am	Gateway Station	1d 16h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	2d	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	1:20am	Gateway Station	1d 17h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
	Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	2d 2h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Los Angeles on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:20am	Gateway Station	1d 16h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 17h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	2d	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	1:20am	Gateway Station	1d 17h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	2d	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

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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, 18 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $161, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d 18hAverage Duration

2551 kmDistance

64kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$161 - $781	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 64kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$238 - $2,313	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

3.5/587,409 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87409 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $161

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

3.5/511,477 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 $161. The average price for this route is around $244. 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 travel time from St. Louis to Los Angeles is 1d 18h, covering a distance of 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?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Los Angeles at 12:55am. 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 a mode of travel recommended 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 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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

11-28

$501

11-29

$495

Today

$613

12-01

$575

12-02

$330

12-03

$327

12-04

No data

12-05

$277

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $277

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 $277 to $727 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 $277 which is on 2025-12-05.