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

The average train ticket price from St. Louis to Washington is $19. The best way to find train tickets from St. Louis to Washington 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 Washington?

A train trip between St. Louis and Washington is around 1h 6m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 6m. This is the time it takes to travel the 45 miles that separates the two cities.

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

The number of trains from St. Louis to Washington 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 Washington by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from St. Louis to Washington?

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

Train St. Louis to Washington from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Washington on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 6m	9:16am	Washington Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 6m	9:16am	Washington Station	No tags
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	1h 6m	4:17pm	Washington Station	No tags
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	1h 6m	4:17pm	Washington Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Washington on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 6m	9:16am	Washington Station	CheapestFastest
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	1h 6m	4:17pm	Washington Station	No tags
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	1h 6m	4:17pm	Washington Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Washington on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 6m	9:16am	Washington Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1h 6m	9:16am	Washington Station	No tags
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	1h 6m	4:17pm	Washington Station	No tags
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	1h 6m	4:17pm	Washington Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 12:39 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 hour 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 5mAverage Duration

45 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $16	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $43	Average Duration1h 6m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5601 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 $15

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 Washington, MO, 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.

Best price found

11/21

$22

11/22

$26

Today

$22

11/24

$15

11/25

$17

11/26

No data

11/27

$15

11/28

No data

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Washington, MO, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $15

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 Washington, MO, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $40 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Washington, MO, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-24.