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

The average train ticket price from St. Louis to Houston is $213. The best way to find train tickets from St. Louis to Houston 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 Houston?

A train trip between St. Louis and Houston is around 1d 15h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 15h. This is the time it takes to travel the 679 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between St. Louis and Houston?

The number of trains from St. Louis to Houston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from St. Louis to Houston by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from St. Louis to Houston?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Once in Houston, you can explore the city. The top sights and things to do are Downtown Houston, NASA Johnson Space Center, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Houston Zoo, Discovery Green Parks.

Train St. Louis to Houston from $143 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Houston on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:42pm	Gateway Station	17h 33m	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
7:42pm	Gateway Station	17h 33m	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
7:42pm	Gateway Station	1d 15h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
7:42pm	Gateway Station	1d 15h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:09 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 23 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

23h 50mAverage Duration

682 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$108 - $323	Average Duration23h 50m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$165 - $293	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 99kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the helpful and kind nature of both train station staff and fellow passengers. The journey was described as smooth and pleasant, with a courteous driver contributing to an overall superb travel experience.

Amtrak St. Louis Houston recent customer reviews

Everyone from the train station to the people on the train were very helpful & kind everything was easy & peaceful

Lawrencia G.

January 13, 2024

The trip was very smooth & pleasant and the Driver was courteous & superb.

Olufunbi S.

November 21, 2024

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 Houston, US by train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/25

$219

11/26

$176

Today

$176

11/28

$219

11/29

$155

11/30

$155

12/01

No data

12/02

$143

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Houston, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $143

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 Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $143 to $1,009 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $143 which is on 2025-12-02.