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

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to St. Louis start from $161. The average price for this train route is around $303. 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 Philadelphia to St. Louis?

The average train ride duration from Philadelphia to St. Louis is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 806 miles (1300 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Amtrak .

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

Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train departs from Philadelphia to St. Louis at 8:15am. And the latest train departs at 1:03pm.

Train Philadelphia to St. Louis from $174 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to St. Louis on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:42pm	30th Street Station	1d 12h	12:09am	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	1:03pm	30th Street Station	1d 7h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:32pm	30th Street Station	1d 7h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:32pm	30th Street Station	1d 7h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:32pm	30th Street Station	1d 7h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to St. Louis on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:42pm	30th Street Station	1d 12h	12:09am	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:42pm	30th Street Station	1d 7h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	8:15am	30th Street Station	1d 11h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	8:15am	30th Street Station	1d 11h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	8:15am	30th Street Station	1d 15h	10:23pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 10:42 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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 1 day, 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

806 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$93 - $451	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$161 - $2,468	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 118kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5621 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 $161

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA 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.

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to St. Louis start from $161. The average price for this train route is around $303. 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 Philadelphia to St. Louis?
The average train ride duration from Philadelphia to St. Louis is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 806 miles (1300 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Philadelphia to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Philadelphia to St. Louis?
The earliest train departs from Philadelphia to St. Louis at 8:15am. And the latest train departs at 1:03pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/01

$458

12/02

$262

Today

$233

12/04

$214

12/05

No data

12/06

No data

12/07

$250

12/08

No data

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $214

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

You can expect to pay from $214 to $2,309 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $214 which is on 2025-12-04.