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

The distance between St. Louis and Los Angeles is approximately 2556 km (1585 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

Buses departing from Gateway Station in St. Louis will take you to UCLA in Los Angeles.

Bus St. Louis to Los Angeles from $181 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Los Angeles on November 25
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	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	2d	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	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 November 26
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
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:00pm	Gateway Station	2d 10h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Los Angeles on November 28
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 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	1:20am	Gateway Station	1d 16h	3:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	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

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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:30 AM CST.

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 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d 18hAverage Duration

2538 kmDistance

63kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$162 - $715	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 63kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$240 - $2,334	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

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87394 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 $162

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

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US by bus

What is the distance between St. Louis and Los Angeles?
The distance between St. Louis and Los Angeles is approximately 2556 km (1585 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
Buses departing from Gateway Station in St. Louis will take you to UCLA in Los Angeles.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-23

$536

11-24

$530

Today

$508

11-26

$238

11-27

No data

11-28

$316

11-29

No data

11-30

$485

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $238

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 $238 to $683 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 $238 which is on 2025-11-26.