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 from R 1 754. The average price for this train route is around R 3 793. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to St. Louis?

The average train journey time from New York City to St. Louis is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1405 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak .

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

Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.

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 06:40. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Train New York City to St. Louis from R 1 675 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to St. Louis on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 16h	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 13h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 13h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 16h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to St. Louis on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 14h	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to St. Louis on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 16h	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	11:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 8h	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 16h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 16h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to St. Louis on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 16h	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 16h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 16h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to St. Louis on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 14h	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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, 3 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 366, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

1d 3hAverage duration

1405 kmDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 366 - R 9 049	Average duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 754 - R 22 723	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 128kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in New York City and St. Louis?

New York City

A
Penn Station
254 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA

St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5751 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 754

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City 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.

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 from R 1 754. The average price for this train route is around R 3 793. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to St. Louis?
The average train journey time from New York City to St. Louis is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1405 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.
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 06:40. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/01

R 3 268

25/01

R 5 698

Today

R 2 874

27/01

R 4 056

28/01

R 4 187

29/01

R 3 547

30/01

R 3 268

31/01

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The cheapest trip from New York City to St. Louis was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 874

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 R 2 874 to R 33 363 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 R 3 268, which is on 2026-01-30.