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

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Carbondale start from R 1 131. The average price for this train route is around R 2 402. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from St. Louis to Carbondale is 15h, covering a distance of 133 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 25m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Carbondale route?

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

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

The earliest train from St. Louis to Carbondale departs at 04:30. And the latest train departs at 10:40.

Train St. Louis to Carbondale from R 1 073 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Carbondale on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	13h 25m	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	17h 39m	01:49	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Carbondale on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	17h 5m	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	13h 25m	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	17h 5m	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Carbondale on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	17h 5m	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	13h 25m	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	17h 5m	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Carbondale on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	17h 5m	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	13h 25m	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	17h 5m	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Carbondale on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	17h 39m	01:49	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	13h 25m	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	Fastest
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	17h 5m	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags
Train	04:30	Gateway Station	17h 5m	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h	21:35	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:28 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Carbondale

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just R 375, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2hAverage duration

133 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 375 - R 1 266	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 131 - R 11 118	Average duration15h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

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 1 131

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Carbondale 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 St. Louis to Carbondale?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Carbondale start from R 1 131. The average price for this train route is around R 2 402. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Carbondale?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to Carbondale is 15h, covering a distance of 133 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Carbondale route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Carbondale?
The earliest train from St. Louis to Carbondale departs at 04:30. And the latest train departs at 10:40.

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 1 712

11/12

R 1 868

Today

R 2 940

13/12

R 5 551

14/12

R 2 300

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R 2 058

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17/12

R 1 418

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Carbondale was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 418

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 Carbondale as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 418 to R 8 301 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 418, which is on 2025-12-17.