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

The average train ticket price from St. Louis to New York City is R 4 969. The best way to find cheap train tickets from St. Louis to New York City 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 St. Louis to New York City?

A train trip between St. Louis and New York City is around 1d 9h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1405 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of trains from St. Louis to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from St. Louis to New York City by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

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

Train St. Louis to New York City from R 1 787 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	14:55	Gateway Station	1d 2h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	14:55	Gateway Station	1d 2h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 8h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	14:55	Gateway Station	1d 2h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	14:55	Gateway Station	1d 2h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 8h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 8h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	14:55	Gateway Station	1d 2h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 8h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 8h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	07:55	Gateway Station	1d 13h	21:55	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	14:55	Gateway Station	1d 2h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 8h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:40	Gateway Station	1d 7h	19:24	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	14:55	Gateway Station	1d 2h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	10:40	Gateway Station	1d 7h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	10:40	Gateway Station	1d 6h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	07:55	Gateway Station	1d 13h	21:55	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	07:55	Gateway Station	1d 13h	21:55	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 10h	19:46	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:52 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 019, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

1d 7hAverage duration

1404 kmDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 019 - R 5 326	Average duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 870 - R 26 173	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 128kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5585 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 1 870

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

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

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Stops in New York City

A - Penn Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to New York City by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from St. Louis to New York City cost?
The average train ticket price from St. Louis to New York City is R 4 969. The best way to find cheap train tickets from St. Louis to New York City 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 St. Louis to New York City?
A train trip between St. Louis and New York City is around 1d 9h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1405 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between St. Louis and New York City?
The number of trains from St. Louis to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from St. Louis to New York City by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from St. Louis to New York City?
When taking the train from St. Louis to New York City, 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

13/11

R 12 590

14/11

R 4 606

Today

R 5 201

16/11

R 4 396

17/11

R 3 538

18/11

R 3 187

19/11

R 5 639

20/11

R 24 848

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to New York City was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 3 187

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 New York City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 3 187 to R 39 311 for a train ticket from St. Louis to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 187, which is on 2025-11-18.