Train from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for Washington to St. Louis on December 6
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Union Station
Gateway StationFastest
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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington 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, 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
1136 kmDistance
28kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$137 - $586Average Duration1d 1h
28kg CO₂e
Average Price$147 - $2,736Average Duration1d 9h
104kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US 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 Washington to St. Louis?

    The cheapest train tickets from Washington to St. Louis start at $147. The average price for this train route is around $319. 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 Washington to St. Louis?

    The average train trip from Washington to St. Louis takes 1d 9h and covers 1144 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Washington to St. Louis departs at 7:50am. The latest train departs at 3:57pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
12-01
$214
12-02
$307
Today
$277
12-04
No data
12-05
$141
12-06
$175
12-07
$158
12-08
$231
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $141

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

You can expect to pay from $141 to $3,403 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $141 which is on 2025-12-05.

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