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 $107. The average price for this train route is around $266. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average train ride duration from New York City to St. Louis is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 871 miles (1405 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak .

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

Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New York City to St. Louis?

The earliest train departs from New York City to St. Louis at 6:40am. And the latest train departs at 3:40pm.

Train New York City to St. Louis from $117 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for New York City to St. Louis on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	12:09am	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to St. Louis on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	12:09am	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	6:40am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 13h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	6:40am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 13h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	6:40am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 16h	10:23pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to St. Louis on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 14h	12:09am	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to St. Louis on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 14h	12:09am	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to St. Louis on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 14h	12:09am	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to St. Louis on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	3:40pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to St. Louis on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	11:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 8h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 9h	7:07pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 14h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 14h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags

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

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

871 milesDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$62 - $455	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$107 - $1,538	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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $107

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to St. Louis by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $107. The average price for this train route is around $266. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to St. Louis?
The average train ride duration from New York City to St. Louis is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 871 miles (1405 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the New York City to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New York City to St. Louis?
The earliest train departs from New York City to St. Louis at 6:40am. And the latest train departs at 3:40pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/10

$270

12/11

$313

Today

$364

12/13

$226

12/14

$347

12/15

$255

12/16

$255

12/17

$287

The cheapest trip from New York City to St. Louis was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $226

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 $226 to $2,195 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 $226 which is on 2025-12-13.