How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Philadelphia start from R 2 290. The average price for this train route is around R 4 440. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from St. Louis to Philadelphia is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1300 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak .

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

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

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 08:10. And the latest train departs at 08:10.

Train St. Louis to Philadelphia from R 2 803 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Philadelphia on 2 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:16	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 5h	14:59	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 5h	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 5h	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:16	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Philadelphia on 3 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 11h	20:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 5h	14:59	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 11h	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 5h	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 5h	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Philadelphia on 5 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 11h	20:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:16	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 11h	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:16	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:16	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Philadelphia on 6 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 5h	14:59	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:16	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:06 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 1 454, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1d 7hAverage duration

1304 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 454 - R 4 858	Average duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 290 - R 30 273	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 118kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 765 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5765 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 290

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Philadelphia start from R 2 290. The average price for this train route is around R 4 440. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to Philadelphia is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1300 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
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 08:10. And the latest train departs at 08:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

27/02

R 3 298

28/02

R 2 671

Today

R 3 677

02/03

R 3 858

03/03

R 3 792

04/03

R 4 270

05/03

R 3 446

06/03

R 10 931

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 28 Feb 2026 with a price of R 2 671

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 R 2 671 to R 16 866 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 R 3 446, which is on 2026-03-05.