How much does a train ticket from St. Louis to El Paso cost?

The average train ticket price from St. Louis to El Paso is $191. The best way to find train tickets from St. Louis to El Paso 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 El Paso?

A train trip between St. Louis and El Paso is around 1d 18h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 18h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1026 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between St. Louis and El Paso?

The number of trains from St. Louis to El Paso can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from St. Louis to El Paso by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from St. Louis to El Paso?

When taking the train from St. Louis to El Paso, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train St. Louis to El Paso from $183 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to El Paso on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	1d 18h	1:25pm	Union Depot	CheapestFastest
Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	1d 18h	1:25pm	Union Depot	No tags
Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	1d 18h	1:25pm	Union Depot	No tags
Train	7:42pm	Gateway Station	1d 18h	1:25pm	Union Depot	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:23 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to El Paso

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach El Paso. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

1031 milesDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$96 - $412	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$131 - $259	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 151kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5594 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 $131

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to El Paso, US by train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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$183

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$265

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The cheapest trip from St. Louis to El Paso, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $183

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 El Paso, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $183 to $1,691 for a train ticket from St. Louis to El Paso, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $183 which is on 2025-11-23.

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to El Paso, US?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 7h	Avg Price$229	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 18h	Avg Price$191	Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between St. Louis and El Paso, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $191 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $131. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to El Paso, US, choose the train, as it will take you from St. Louis to El Paso, US in about 1d 7h - that's the fastest way to get there!