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

The bus ticket price from St. Louis to Los Angeles starts at R 1 794. The best way to find cheap bus 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 bus ride from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

The average travel time between St. Louis and Los Angeles is around 2d , although the fastest bus will take about 1d 15h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2556 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between St. Louis and Los Angeles?

The number of buses from St. Louis to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from St. Louis to Los Angeles?

When taking the bus from St. Louis to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Bus St. Louis to Los Angeles from R 2 010 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Los Angeles on 15 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 16 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 18 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

Next departures from St. Louis to Los Angeles on 21 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

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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 2 days, 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 794, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

2d Average duration

2560 kmDistance

64kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 794 - R 9 684	Average duration2d	CO₂ emissions 64kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 898 - R 7 691	Average duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 232kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87371 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 R 1 794

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

3.5/511 305 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

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

How much does a bus ticket from St. Louis to Los Angeles cost?
The bus ticket price from St. Louis to Los Angeles starts at R 1 794. The best way to find cheap bus 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 bus ride from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
The average travel time between St. Louis and Los Angeles is around 2d , although the fastest bus will take about 1d 15h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2556 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between St. Louis and Los Angeles?
The number of buses from St. Louis to Los Angeles can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from St. Louis to Los Angeles?
When taking the bus from St. Louis to Los Angeles, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

R 6 204

12/11

R 6 204

Today

R 5 645

14/11

R 6 414

15/11

R 2 761

16/11

R 2 840

17/11

R 2 080

18/11

R 2 630

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 080

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 R 2 080 to R 8 266 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 R 2 080, which is on 2025-11-17.