Train from Los Angeles, US to St. Louis: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Los Angeles to St. Louis on 16 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Northridge Station
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AmtrakTrain
Burbank Downtown Train Station
Gateway StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Union Station
Gateway StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Northridge Station
Gateway StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Burbank Downtown Train Station
Gateway StationNo tags

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

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 19 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
1d 19hAverage duration
1582 milesDistance
64kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£91 - £389Average duration1d 19h
64kg CO₂e
Average price£128 - £390Average duration2d 2h
232kg CO₂e

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Los Angeles to St. Louis?

    The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to St. Louis start from £128. The average price for this train route is around £223. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to St. Louis?

    The average train journey time from Los Angeles to St. Louis is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 1582 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 19h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to St. Louis route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Los Angeles to St. Louis departs at 17:19. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
13/12
£217
14/12
£188
Today
£185
16/12
£257
17/12
£193
18/12
£225
19/12
£313
20/12
£217
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to St. Louis was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £185

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 £185 to £1,400 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 £193, which is on 2025-12-17.

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