Train from St. Louis to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Philadelphia on February 26
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AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
30th Street StationCheapest
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Gateway Station
30th Street StationFastest
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Gateway Station
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Gateway Station
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Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 2:28 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
1d 7hAverage Duration
1304 kmDistance
33kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$124 - $414Average Duration1d 7h
33kg CO₂e
Average Price$196 - $2,580Average Duration1d 8h
118kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Philadelphia, PA 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 St. Louis to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Philadelphia start at $196. The average price for this train route is around $379. 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 St. Louis to Philadelphia?

    The average train trip from St. Louis to Philadelphia takes 1d 8h and covers 1300 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from St. Louis to Philadelphia departs at 8:10am. The latest train departs at 8:10am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
02-21
$329
02-22
$520
Today
$377
02-24
$281
02-25
$312
02-26
$435
02-27
$281
02-28
$228
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Feb 28, 2026 with a price of $228

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $228 to $1,390 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $228 which is on 2026-02-28.

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