Train from Gainesville, TX to St. Louis: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Gainesville to St. Louis on January 9
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Gainesville, TX
Gateway StationCheapest
Amtrak
Gainesville, TX
Gateway StationFastest
Amtrak
Gainesville, TX
Gateway StationNo tags
Amtrak
Gainesville, TX
Gateway StationNo tags
Amtrak
Gainesville, TX
Gateway StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 11:26 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Gainesville to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 15 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
15h 15mAverage Duration
518 milesDistance
21kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$131 - $131Average Duration15h 15m
21kg CO₂e
Average Price$124 - $124Average Duration20h 27m
76kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gainesville, TX to St. Louis by train

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

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Gainesville to St. Louis start from $124. The average price for this train route is around $124. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from Gainesville to St. Louis is 20h 27m, covering a distance of 518 miles (835 km). The quickest train can get you there in 19h 52m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the Gainesville to St. Louis route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Gainesville to St. Louis?

    The earliest train departs from Gainesville to St. Louis at 11:03am. And the latest train departs at 11:03am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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01/06
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01/07
$139
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$139
01/09
$118
01/10
$118
01/11
$139
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, TX to St. Louis was searched and found on Jan 9, 2026 with a price of $118

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

You can expect to pay from $118 to $624 for a train ticket from Gainesville, TX to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $118 which is on 2026-01-09.

What's the cheapest way to go from Gainesville, TX to St. Louis?

busbud logoThe Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Gainesville, TX and St. Louis is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $124 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $124. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to St. Louis, choose the train, as it will take you from Gainesville, TX to St. Louis in about 15h 15m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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