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

Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to St. Louis on January 21
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AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Gateway StationCheapest
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30th Street Station
Gateway StationFastest
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30th Street Station
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30th Street Station
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30th Street Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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, 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
1304 kmDistance
33kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$129 - $551Average Duration1d 2h
33kg CO₂e
Average Price$198 - $3,627Average Duration1d 7h
118kg CO₂e

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to St. Louis start at $198. The average price for this train route is around $476. 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 Philadelphia to St. Louis?

    The average train trip from Philadelphia to St. Louis takes 1d 7h and covers 1300 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Philadelphia to St. Louis departs at 8:15am. The latest train departs at 1:03pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
01-17
$344
01-18
$313
Today
$469
01-20
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01-21
$268
01-22
$293
01-23
$285
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis was searched and found on Jan 21, 2026 with a price of $268

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

You can expect to pay from $268 to $2,455 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $268 which is on 2026-01-21.

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