Train from New Orleans to St. Louis: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for New Orleans to St. Louis on January 25
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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 20 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
20h 10mAverage Duration
966 kmDistance
24kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$86 - $449Average Duration20h 10m
24kg CO₂e
Average Price$203 - $1,309Average Duration1d 5h
88kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Orleans 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.

  1. How much is the train ticket from New Orleans to St. Louis?

    The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to St. Louis start at $203. The average price for this train route is around $274. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from New Orleans to St. Louis?

    The average train trip from New Orleans to St. Louis takes 1d 5h and covers 966 km. The quickest train gets you there in 15h 45m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the New Orleans to St. Louis route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New Orleans to St. Louis?

    The earliest train from New Orleans to St. Louis departs at 1:45pm. The latest train departs at 1:45pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
01-19
$240
01-20
$208
Today
$240
01-22
$208
01-23
$184
01-24
$208
01-25
$275
01-26
$208
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to St. Louis was searched and found on Jan 23, 2026 with a price of $184

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

You can expect to pay from $184 to $1,007 for a train ticket from New Orleans to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $184 which is on 2026-01-23.

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