Train from St. Louis to Richmond, VA, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for St. Louis to Richmond on December 7
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Gateway Station
Staples Mill RoadCheapestFastest
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Gateway Station
Staples Mill RoadNo tags
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Gateway Station
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Gateway Station
Staples Mill RoadNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 10:32 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours and with fares starting at just $132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
689 milesDistance
28kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$132 - $436Average Duration1d 3h
28kg CO₂e
Average Price$142 - $2,253Average Duration1d 10h
102kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Richmond, VA, US 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 Richmond?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Richmond start from $142. The average price for this train route is around $390. 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 Richmond?

    The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Richmond is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 693 miles (1117 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Richmond at 8:10am. And the latest train departs at 10:40am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
12/04
No data
12/05
$1,032
Today
$310
12/07
$327
12/08
$264
12/09
$193
12/10
$201
12/11
$143
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Dec 11, 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 Richmond, VA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $143 to $1,355 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $143 which is on 2025-12-11.

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