How much does a cheap train ticket from St. Louis to New York City cost?

The average train ticket price from St. Louis to New York City is R 5 035. The best way to find cheap train tickets from St. Louis to New York City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

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

A train trip between St. Louis and New York City is around 1d 9h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1405 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between St. Louis and New York City?

The number of trains from St. Louis to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from St. Louis to New York City by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from St. Louis to New York City?

When taking the train from St. Louis to New York City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train St. Louis to New York City from R 1 810 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 20h	05:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	14:55	Gateway Station	1d 2h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 8h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:55	Gateway Station	1d 2h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 8h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 8h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 6 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 13h	22:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	14:55	Gateway Station	1d 2h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 8h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 13h	22:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 7 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:55	Gateway Station	1d 2h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
14:55	Gateway Station	1d 2h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
14:55	Gateway Station	1d 2h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
07:55	Gateway Station	1d 13h	21:55	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 8 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:55	Gateway Station	1d 2h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	19:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	19:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 9 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	14:55	Gateway Station	1d 2h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 8h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	14:55	Gateway Station	1d 2h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 10h	19:24	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	14:55	Gateway Station	1d 2h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 8h	17:48	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 032, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

1d 7hAverage duration

1404 kmDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 032 - R 5 396	Average duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 895 - R 26 519	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 128kg CO₂e

Train St. Louis to New York City: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceR 5 035

Average train trip duration1d 9h

Number of daily trains7

Earliest train departure07:55

Distance1405 km

Latest train departure14:55

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 563 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5563 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 1 895

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

St. Louis to New York City Train

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

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Stops in New York City

A - Penn Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip St. Louis - New York City

How much does a cheap train ticket from St. Louis to New York City cost?
The average train ticket price from St. Louis to New York City is R 5 035. The best way to find cheap train tickets from St. Louis to New York City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from St. Louis to New York City?
A train trip between St. Louis and New York City is around 1d 9h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1405 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between St. Louis and New York City?
The number of trains from St. Louis to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from St. Louis to New York City by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from St. Louis to New York City?
When taking the train from St. Louis to New York City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/11

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02/11

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Today

R 3 850

04/11

R 4 808

05/11

R 3 850

06/11

R 5 128

07/11

R 4 454

08/11

R 3 744

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to New York City was searched and found on 08 Nov 2025 with a price of R 3 744

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 New York City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 3 744 to R 38 943 for a train ticket from St. Louis to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 744, which is on 2025-11-08.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to New York City you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between St. Louis and New York City, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from St. Louis to New York City.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60m under the Great Wall of China!

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