How much does a cheap train ticket from New York City to St. Louis cost?

The average train ticket price from New York City to St. Louis is R 4 314. The best way to find cheap train tickets from New York City to St. Louis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from New York City to St. Louis?

A train trip between New York City and St. Louis is around 1d 9h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1405 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between New York City and St. Louis?

The number of trains from New York City to St. Louis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from New York City to St. Louis by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from New York City to St. Louis?

When taking the train from New York City to St. Louis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train New York City to St. Louis from R 1 793 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to St. Louis on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest

Next departures from New York City to St. Louis on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 14h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 14h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 14h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to St. Louis on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 14h	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to St. Louis on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 14h	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to St. Louis on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 16h	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 13h	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 16h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:42 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City 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, 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 943, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day

1d 4hAverage duration

1421 kmDistance

36kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 943 - R 6 382	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 877 - R 19 010	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 128kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5583 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 877

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

Where are the popular train stations and stops in New York City and St. Louis?

Stops in New York City

A - Penn Station

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - St. Louis

How much does a cheap train ticket from New York City to St. Louis cost?
The average train ticket price from New York City to St. Louis is R 4 314. The best way to find cheap train tickets from New York City to St. Louis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from New York City to St. Louis?
A train trip between New York City and St. Louis is around 1d 9h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1405 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between New York City and St. Louis?
The number of trains from New York City to St. Louis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from New York City to St. Louis by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from New York City to St. Louis?
When taking the train from New York City to St. Louis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/11

R 4 482

13/11

R 5 501

Today

R 6 327

15/11

R 4 622

16/11

No data

17/11

R 5 167

18/11

R 3 796

19/11

No data

The cheapest trip from New York City to St. Louis was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 3 796

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 796 to R 39 733 for a train ticket from New York City to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 796, which is on 2025-11-18.