Train from St. Louis to Pittsburgh: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Pittsburgh on December 13
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Union StationCheapest
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Union StationFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 12:52 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Pittsburgh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Pittsburgh. The journey takes about 14 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
14h 40mAverage Duration
557 milesDistance
22kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$63 - $340Average Duration14h 40m
22kg CO₂e
Average Price$86 - $863Average Duration19h 55m
82kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Pittsburgh by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Pittsburgh start from $86. The average price for this train route is around $226. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Pittsburgh is 19h 55m, covering a distance of 557 miles (899 km). The quickest train can get you there in 19h 55m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the St. Louis to Pittsburgh route?

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

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

    The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Pittsburgh 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
12/10
$191
12/11
$204
Today
$689
12/13
$197
12/14
$230
12/15
$109
12/16
$133
12/17
$125
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Pittsburgh was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $109

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 Pittsburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $109 to $1,206 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $109 which is on 2025-12-15.

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