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

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Boston on 16 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Boston Route 128, MACheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela
Train
Gateway Station
Boston Route 128, MAFastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela
Train
Gateway Station
Boston Route 128, MANo tags
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Boston Route 128, MANo tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela
Train
Gateway Station
Boston Route 128, MANo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
1d 10hAverage duration
1030 milesDistance
42kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£102 - £320Average duration1d 10h
42kg CO₂e
Average price£198 - £1,601Average duration1d 14h
151kg CO₂e

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

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Boston start from £198. The average price for this train route is around £446. 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 St. Louis to Boston?

    The average train journey time from St. Louis to Boston is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 1028 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 14h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from St. Louis to Boston departs at 08:10. And the latest train departs at 08:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
13/12
£188
14/12
£733
Today
£309
16/12
£348
17/12
£382
18/12
£224
19/12
No data
20/12
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £188

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 Boston, MA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £188 to £1,194 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £224, which is on 2025-12-18.

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