Train from Gainesville, TX to St. Louis: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Gainesville to St. Louis on January 9
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Amtrak
Gainesville, TX
Gateway StationCheapest
Amtrak
Gainesville, TX
Gateway StationFastest
Amtrak
Gainesville, TX
Gateway StationNo tags
Amtrak
Gainesville, TX
Gateway StationNo tags
Amtrak
Gainesville, TX
Gateway StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 11:26 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Gainesville 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 15 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $186, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
15h 15mAverage Duration
834 kmDistance
21kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$186 - $186Average Duration15h 15m
21kg CO₂e
Average Price$176 - $176Average Duration20h 27m
76kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, TX to St. Louis by train

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 train ticket from Gainesville to St. Louis?

    The cheapest train tickets from Gainesville to St. Louis start at $176. The average price for this train route is around $176. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from Gainesville to St. Louis?

    The average train trip from Gainesville to St. Louis takes 20h 27m and covers 835 km. The quickest train gets you there in 19h 52m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Gainesville to St. Louis departs at 11:03am. The latest train departs at 11:03am.

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

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$198
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01-09
$168
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$168
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$198
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, TX to St. Louis was searched and found on Jan 9, 2026 with a price of $168

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

You can expect to pay from $168 to $888 for a train ticket from Gainesville, TX to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $168 which is on 2026-01-09.

What's the cheapest way to go from Gainesville, TX to St. Louis?

busbud logoThe Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Gainesville, TX and St. Louis is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $176 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $176. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to St. Louis, choose the train, as it will take you from Gainesville, TX to St. Louis in about 15h 15m —that's the fastest way to get there!

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