Train from Austin, TX, US to St. Louis: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Austin to St. Louis on 12 December
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Austin, TX
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Austin to St. Louis

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 22 hours 6 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 936, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
22h 6mAverage duration
1158 kmDistance
105kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 2 008 - R 6 433Average duration23h 40m
29kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 936 - R 10 685Average duration22h 6m
105kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Austin, TX, US to St. Louis by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Austin to St. Louis?

    The cheapest train tickets from Austin to St. Louis start from R 1 936. The average price for this train route is around R 2 687. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train journey time from Austin to St. Louis is 22h 6m, covering a distance of 1158 km. The quickest train can get you there in 22h 4m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

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

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

    The earliest train from Austin to St. Louis departs at 09:24. And the latest train departs at 09:26.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
09/12
R 2 576
10/12
R 2 576
Today
R 3 682
12/12
R 4 443
13/12
R 1 850
14/12
R 1 850
15/12
No data
16/12
R 2 161
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to St. Louis was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 850

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 850 to R 12 533 for a train ticket from Austin, TX, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 850, which is on 2025-12-13.

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US to St. Louis?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Austin, TX, US and St. Louis is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 2 687 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 1 936. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to St. Louis, choose the train, as it will take you from Austin, TX, US to St. Louis in about 22h 6m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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