Train from Boston, MA, US to St. Louis: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Boston to St. Louis on 11 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
South Station (Train Terminal)
Gateway StationCheapest
AmtrakTrain
Back Bay Station
Gateway StationFastest
AmtrakTrain
Boston Route 128, MA
Gateway StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 00:39 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston 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, 7 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
1d 7hAverage duration
1034 milesDistance
42kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£78 - £276Average duration1d 7h
42kg CO₂e
Average price£86 - £2,029Average duration1d 10h
152kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to St. Louis by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to St. Louis?

    The cheapest train tickets from Boston to St. Louis start from £86. The average price for this train route is around £219. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Boston to St. Louis?

    The average train journey time from Boston to St. Louis is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1033 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Boston to St. Louis departs at 09:36. And the latest train departs at 12:57.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
08/01
£225
09/01
£1,112
Today
£296
11/01
£982
12/01
£319
13/01
£182
14/01
£142
15/01
£245
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to St. Louis was searched and found on 14 Jan 2026 with a price of £142

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

You can expect to pay from £142 to £1,680 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £142, which is on 2026-01-14.

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