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

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Little Rock start at $61. The average price for this train route is around $74. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from St. Louis to Little Rock?

The average train trip from St. Louis to Little Rock takes 7h 7m and covers 470 km. The quickest train gets you there in 7h 7m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Little Rock route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Little Rock?

The earliest train from St. Louis to Little Rock departs at 7:42pm. The latest train departs at 10:12pm.

Train St. Louis to Little Rock from $57 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Little Rock on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	7h 7m	2:49am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	7h 7m	2:49am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Little Rock on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	7h 7m	2:49am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	7h 7m	2:49am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Little Rock on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	7h 7m	2:49am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	7h 7m	2:49am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Little Rock on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	7h 7m	2:49am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	7h 7m	2:49am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Little Rock on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	7h 7m	2:49am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	7h 7m	2:49am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Little Rock on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	7h 7m	2:49am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	7h 7m	2:49am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Little Rock on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	7h 7m	2:49am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	7h 7m	2:49am	Union Station	No tags

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Get from St. Louis to Little Rock

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 7 hours 7 minutes, and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

7h 7mAverage Duration

470 kmDistance

43kgCO₂ emissions

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $61

Amtrak St. Louis Little Rock recent customer reviews

Wonderful and Great!

Byron H.

September 13, 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Little Rock 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 St. Louis to Little Rock?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Little Rock start at $61. The average price for this train route is around $74. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from St. Louis to Little Rock?
The average train trip from St. Louis to Little Rock takes 7h 7m and covers 470 km. The quickest train gets you there in 7h 7m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Little Rock route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Little Rock?
The earliest train from St. Louis to Little Rock departs at 7:42pm. The latest train departs at 10:12pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12-10

$91

12-11

$70

Today

$70

12-13

$57

12-14

$57

12-15

$57

12-16

$57

12-17

$91

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Little Rock was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $57

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 Little Rock, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $57 to $537 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Little Rock based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-12-13.