Train from St. Louis to Boston, MA, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Boston on January 18
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Boston Route 128, MACheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela
Train
Gateway Station
Boston Route 128, MAFastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela
Train
Gateway Station
Boston Route 128, MANo tags
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Boston Route 128, MANo tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela
Train
Gateway Station
Boston Route 128, MANo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $144, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
1d 10hAverage Duration
1662 kmDistance
42kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$144 - $572Average Duration1d 10h
42kg CO₂e
Average Price$288 - $3,490Average Duration1d 14h
151kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Boston, MA, US 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 Boston?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Boston start at $288. The average price for this train route is around $640. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from St. Louis to Boston?

    The average train trip from St. Louis to Boston takes 1d 14h and covers 1658 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 14h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Boston route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Boston?

    The earliest train from St. Louis to Boston departs at 8:10am. 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
01-10
$503
01-11
$478
Today
$335
01-13
$453
01-14
$476
01-15
$414
01-16
No data
01-17
$500
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $335

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 Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $335 to $1,813 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $414 which is on 2026-01-15.

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