Bus from Los Angeles, US to St. Louis: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to St. Louis on April 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Los Angeles Union Station
Gateway StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Los Angeles Union Station
Gateway StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
Gateway StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Los Angeles Union Station
Gateway StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Los Angeles Union Station
Gateway StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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, 21 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
1d 21hAverage Duration
2533 kmDistance
63kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$145 - $641Average Duration1d 21h
63kg CO₂e
Average Price$237 - $604Average Duration2d 2h
232kg CO₂e

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

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

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to St. Louis start from $145. The average price for this route is around $219. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to St. Louis?

    The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to St. Louis is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 2533 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 15h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to St. Louis route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to St. Louis at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to St. Louis?

    A bus trip from Los Angeles to St. Louis generates an estimated 63.305674999999994 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03-29
$374
03-30
$251
Today
$244
04-01
$311
04-02
$218
04-03
$223
04-04
$186
04-05
$192
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to St. Louis was searched and found on Apr 4, 2026 with a price of $186

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

You can expect to pay from $186 to $621 for a bus 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 $186 which is on 2026-04-04.

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles, US to St. Louis?

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