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

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Temple start from $153. The average price for this train route is around $181. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Temple is 20h 53m, covering a distance of 658 miles (1061 km). The quickest train can get you there in 20h 53m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the St. Louis to Temple route?

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

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

The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Temple at 7:42pm. And the latest train departs at 7:42pm.

Train St. Louis to Temple from $101 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Temple on December 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	20h 53m	4:35pm	Temple, TX	CheapestFastest

Next departures for St. Louis to Temple on December 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	20h 53m	4:35pm	Temple, TX	CheapestFastest

Next departures for St. Louis to Temple on December 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	20h 53m	4:35pm	Temple, TX	CheapestFastest

Next departures for St. Louis to Temple on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	20h 53m	4:35pm	Temple, TX	CheapestFastest

Next departures for St. Louis to Temple on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	20h 53m	4:35pm	Temple, TX	CheapestFastest
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	20h 53m	4:35pm	Temple, TX	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Temple on December 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	20h 53m	4:35pm	Temple, TX	CheapestFastest
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	20h 53m	4:35pm	Temple, TX	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Temple on January 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	20h 53m	4:35pm	Temple, TX	CheapestFastest
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	20h 53m	4:35pm	Temple, TX	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:27 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Temple

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Temple. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $112, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

658 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$112 - $376	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$153 - $653	Average Duration20h 53m	CO₂ emissions 96kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,677 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5677 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $153

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Temple by train

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

How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Temple?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Temple start from $153. The average price for this train route is around $181. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Temple?
The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Temple is 20h 53m, covering a distance of 658 miles (1061 km). The quickest train can get you there in 20h 53m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the St. Louis to Temple route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from St. Louis to Temple?
The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Temple at 7:42pm. And the latest train departs at 7:42pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/24

No data

12/25

No data

Today

$708

12/27

$506

12/28

$506

12/29

$506

12/30

$173

12/31

$173

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Temple was searched and found on Dec 30, 2025 with a price of $173

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 Temple, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $173 to $708 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Temple based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $173 which is on 2025-12-30.

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Temple?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 8h	Avg Price$228	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time20h 53m	Avg Price$181	Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between St. Louis and Temple is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $181 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $153. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Temple, choose the train, as it will take you from St. Louis to Temple in about 20h 53m - that's the fastest way to get there!