How much does a cheap train ticket from St. Louis to Philadelphia cost?

The average train ticket price from St. Louis to Philadelphia is R 6 854. The best way to find cheap train tickets from St. Louis to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

A train trip between St. Louis and Philadelphia is around 1d 7h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 5h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1303 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between St. Louis and Philadelphia?

The number of trains from St. Louis to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from St. Louis to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from St. Louis to Philadelphia?

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

Train St. Louis to Philadelphia from R 2 680 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Philadelphia on 15 November
Operated by	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
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 8h	17:42	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 5h	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:39 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, 8 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 579, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 8hAverage duration

1313 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 579 - R 6 201	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 175 - R 33 296	Average duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 118kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 584 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5584 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 3 175

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

How much does a cheap train ticket from St. Louis to Philadelphia cost?
The average train ticket price from St. Louis to Philadelphia is R 6 854. The best way to find cheap train tickets from St. Louis to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
A train trip between St. Louis and Philadelphia is around 1d 7h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 5h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1303 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between St. Louis and Philadelphia?
The number of trains from St. Louis to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from St. Louis to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from St. Louis to Philadelphia?
When taking the train from St. Louis to Philadelphia, 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 3 748

13/11

R 5 534

Today

R 5 166

15/11

R 6 077

16/11

No data

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19/11

R 5 131

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 12 Nov 2025 with a price of R 3 748

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 3 748 to R 31 064 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 5 131, which is on 2025-11-19.