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 1 850. The average price for this train route is around R 4 593. 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 5 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 2 027 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to St. Louis on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:07	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 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 13h	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 13h	19:07	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 15 December
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	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:07	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 16 December
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	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:07	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 17 December
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	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:07	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 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	19:07	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	19:07	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 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	19:07	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	11:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 8h	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 14h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 14h	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, 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 060, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day

1d 4hAverage duration

1405 kmDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 060 - R 7 866	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 850 - R 26 623	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

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 850

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 1 850. The average price for this train route is around R 4 593. 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 5 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

10/12

R 4 677

11/12

R 5 421

Today

R 6 305

13/12

R 3 915

14/12

R 6 010

15/12

R 4 417

16/12

R 4 417

17/12

R 4 971

The cheapest trip from New York City to St. Louis was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 915

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 3 915 to R 38 017 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 3 915, which is on 2025-12-13.