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

The average train ticket price from St Louis to Los Angeles is $212. The best way to find train tickets from St Louis to Los Angeles is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from St Louis to Los Angeles?

A train trip between St Louis and Los Angeles is around 2d 4h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 18h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1585 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between St Louis and Los Angeles?

The number of trains from St Louis to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from St Louis to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Downtown Art Walk, Disneyland, Getty Center, Venice Beach, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).

Trains from St Louis to Los Angeles, US | Amtrak

FriApr 25

from $226

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Trains leaving Friday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: April 25 at 7:42pm
Departure city: St Louis
Departure location: Gateway Station
Arrival time: April 28 at 5:35am
Destination city: Los Angeles
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 2d 11h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: April 25 at 3:11pm
Departure city: St Louis
Departure location: Gateway Station
Arrival time: April 27 at 8:42am
Destination city: Los Angeles
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1d 19h
Departure time: April 25 at 3:11pm
Departure city: St Louis
Departure location: Gateway Station
Arrival time: April 27 at 8:42am
Destination city: Los Angeles
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1d 19h
Departure time: April 25 at 3:11pm
Departure city: St Louis
Departure location: Gateway Station
Arrival time: April 27 at 8:42am
Destination city: Los Angeles
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1d 19h
Departure time: April 25 at 3:11pm
Departure city: St Louis
Departure location: Gateway Station
Arrival time: April 27 at 8:42am
Destination city: Los Angeles
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1d 19h

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Train St Louis to Los Angeles: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$212

Average train trip duration2d 4h

Number of daily trains2

Earliest train departure6:35am

Distance1582 miles (2551 km)

Latest train departure7:42pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,072 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5072 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $158.00

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

St Louis to Los Angeles Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in St Louis and Los Angeles?

Stops in St Louis

A - Gateway Station

Stops in Los Angeles

A - Ramirez Street bus stop

B - UCLA

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

04/21

$279

04/22

$226

Today

$327

04/24

$303

04/25

$226

04/26

$203

04/27

No data

04/28

$169

The cheapest trip from St Louis to Los Angeles was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $169

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

You can expect to pay from $169 to $1,223 for a train ticket from St Louis to Los Angeles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $169 which is on 2025-04-28.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

There are many train stations in the world, check it station pages on Busbud to get all information you need.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Los Angeles, 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 St Louis and Los Angeles, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from St Louis to Los Angeles, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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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Trains tickets from St Louis to Los Angeles, US