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

The average train ticket price from Washington to St. Louis is R 3 589. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Washington 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 Washington to St. Louis?

A train trip between Washington 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 1142 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of trains from Washington to St. Louis 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 Washington to St. Louis by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Washington to St. Louis?

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

Train Washington to St. Louis from R 1 742 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Washington to St. Louis on 8 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:57	Union Station	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
15:57	Union Station	1d 4h	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
15:57	Union Station	1d 4h	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags
15:57	Union Station	1d 7h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
15:57	Union Station	1d 7h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to St. Louis on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:57	Union Station	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
15:57	Union Station	1d 7h	22:23	Gateway Station	Fastest
10:59	Union Station	1d 12h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
10:59	Union Station	1d 12h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
10:59	Union Station	1d 12h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to St. Louis on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:57	Union Station	1d 7h	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
15:57	Union Station	1d 4h	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
15:57	Union Station	1d 4h	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags
15:57	Union Station	1d 7h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
15:57	Union Station	1d 7h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 4:26 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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, 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 628, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1d Average duration

1139 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 628 - R 5 831	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 824 - R 31 982	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 568 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5568 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 1 824

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

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Washington, DC, US and St. Louis?

Stops in Washington, DC, US

A - Union Station

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - St. Louis

How much does a cheap train ticket from Washington to St. Louis cost?
The average train ticket price from Washington to St. Louis is R 3 589. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Washington 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 Washington to St. Louis?
A train trip between Washington 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 1142 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Washington and St. Louis?
The number of trains from Washington to St. Louis 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 Washington to St. Louis by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Washington to St. Louis?
When taking the train from Washington 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

05/11

R 3 287

06/11

No data

Today

R 2 648

08/11

R 2 168

09/11

R 2 861

10/11

R 3 163

11/11

No data

12/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis was searched and found on 08 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 168

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 R 2 168 to R 27 148 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 R 2 168, which is on 2025-11-08.

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