How far is Los Angeles from St. Louis by coach?

The journey from St. Louis to Los Angeles by coach covers an approximate distance of 1585 miles (2556 km).

What is the best way to go from St. Louis to Los Angeles without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus St. Louis to Los Angeles from £90 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Los Angeles on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	1d 17h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	01:20	Gateway Station	1d 16h	15:50	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	2d	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	01:20	Gateway Station	1d 17h	16:50	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	2d	15:00	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Los Angeles on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	1d 17h	08:15	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	01:20	Gateway Station	1d 16h	15:50	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	2d	15:00	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
	Bus	01:20	Gateway Station	1d 17h	16:50	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:00	Gateway Station	2d 10h	00:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Los Angeles on 28 November
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	CheapestFastest
	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	1d 17h	08:15	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	01:20	Gateway Station	1d 17h	16:50	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	2d	15:00	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Los Angeles on 30 November
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	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
	Bus	01:20	Gateway Station	1d 16h	15:50	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	16:30	Gateway Station	1d 17h	08:15	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	01:20	Gateway Station	1d 17h	16:50	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	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, 18 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d 18hAverage duration

1574 milesDistance

63kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£88 - £387	Average duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 63kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£130 - £1,261	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

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87393 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £88

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

3.5/511,434 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

How far is Los Angeles from St. Louis by coach?
The journey from St. Louis to Los Angeles by coach covers an approximate distance of 1585 miles (2556 km).
What is the best way to go from St. Louis to Los Angeles without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£298

23/11

£290

Today

£287

25/11

£275

26/11

£129

27/11

No data

28/11

£166

29/11

No data

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £129

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 £129 to £370 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 £129, which is on 2025-11-26.