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

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale start from $188. The average price for this train route is around $544. 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 St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale?

The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale is 2d 8h, covering a distance of 1040 miles (1678 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 8h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale?

The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale at 8:10am. And the latest train departs at 8:10am.

Train St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale from $180 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale on January 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	CheapestFastest
		8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	6:06pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale on January 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	CheapestFastest
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	6:06pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	6:06pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale on January 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	CheapestFastest
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	6:06pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	6:06pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	6:06pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale on January 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	CheapestFastest
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	6:06pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	6:06pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	6:06pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale on January 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	CheapestFastest
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	6:06pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	6:06pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	6:06pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale on January 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	CheapestFastest
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	5:31pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	6:06pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	6:06pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags
8:10am	Gateway Station	2d 8h	6:06pm	Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:07 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as the good way to reach Fort Lauderdale. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

1046 milesDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$110 - $462	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$188 - $3,061	Average Duration2d 8h	CO₂ emissions 153kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,716 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5716 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 $188

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale 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 St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale start from $188. The average price for this train route is around $544. 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 St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale?
The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale is 2d 8h, covering a distance of 1040 miles (1678 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 8h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale?
The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale at 8:10am. And the latest train departs at 8:10am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/06

No data

01/07

$165

Today

$180

01/09

$1,043

01/10

No data

01/11

$329

01/12

$283

01/13

$275

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale was searched and found on Jan 7, 2026 with a price of $165

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 Fort Lauderdale, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $165 to $1,639 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $275 which is on 2026-01-13.