Train from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Washington to St. Louis on 13 December
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington 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, 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 655, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
1d 2hAverage duration
1139 kmDistance
28kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 655 - R 7 078Average duration1d 2h
28kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 776 - R 31 136Average duration1d 9h
104kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, 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 Washington to St. Louis?

    The cheapest train tickets from Washington to St. Louis start from R 1 776. The average price for this train route is around R 3 853. 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 Washington to St. Louis?

    The average train journey time from Washington to St. Louis is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1144 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Washington to St. Louis departs at 07:53. And the latest train departs at 15:57.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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R 3 079
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 079

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 079 to R 26 292 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 079, which is on 2025-12-18.

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