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

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Next departures from New Orleans to St. Louis on 25 January
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Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:18 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
20h 10mAverage duration
599 milesDistance
24kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£46 - £243Average duration20h 10m
24kg CO₂e
Average price£110 - £707Average duration1d 5h
88kg CO₂e

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

    The cheapest train tickets from New Orleans to St. Louis start from £110. The average price for this train route is around £148. 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 New Orleans to St. Louis?

    The average train journey time from New Orleans to St. Louis is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 599 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 13:45. And the latest train departs at 13:45.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
19/01
£130
20/01
£113
Today
£130
22/01
£113
23/01
£100
24/01
£113
25/01
£149
26/01
£113
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to St. Louis was searched and found on 23 Jan 2026 with a price of £100

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 £100 to £544 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 £100, which is on 2026-01-23.

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