Train from New York City to St. Louis: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for New York City to St. Louis on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
Gateway StationCheapest
AmtrakTrain
Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
Gateway StationFastest
AmtrakTrain
Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
Gateway StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
Gateway StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
Gateway StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City 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 1 day, 4 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day
1d 4hAverage Duration
1405 kmDistance
35kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$113 - $821Average Duration1d 4h
35kg CO₂e
Average Price$154 - $3,304Average Duration1d 9h
128kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City 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 York City to St. Louis?

    The cheapest train tickets from New York City to St. Louis start at $154. The average price for this train route is around $352. 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 York City to St. Louis?

    The average train trip from New York City to St. Louis takes 1d 9h and covers 1405 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from New York City to St. Louis departs at 6:40am. The latest train departs at 3:40pm.

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
$522
11-28
$575
Today
$1,978
11-30
$1,341
12-01
$773
12-02
$355
12-03
$284
12-04
$296
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to St. Louis was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $284

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

You can expect to pay from $284 to $3,148 for a train ticket from New York City to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $284 which is on 2025-12-03.

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