Train from St. Louis to Independence, MO: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for St. Louis to Independence on November 29
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AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Independence, MONo tags
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Independence, MONo tags
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Independence, MONo tags
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Independence, MONo tags
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Independence, MONo tags

Get from St. Louis to Independence

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
5hAverage Duration
230 milesDistance
34kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Independence, MO 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 St. Louis to Independence?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Independence start from $38. The average price for this train route is around $42. 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 St. Louis to Independence?

    The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Independence is 5h, covering a distance of 230 miles (370 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the St. Louis to Independence 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 St. Louis to Independence?

    The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Independence at 8:10am. And the latest train departs at 3:11pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
11/27
$39
11/28
$46
Today
$91
11/30
$46
12/01
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12/02
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12/04
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Independence, MO was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $39

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 Independence, MO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $127 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Independence, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-30.

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