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

Next train departures

Next departures from Boston to St. Louis on 17 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
South Station (Train Terminal)
Gateway StationCheapest
AmtrakTrain
Back Bay Station
Gateway StationFastest
AmtrakTrain
Boston Route 128, MA
Gateway StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Boston Route 128, MA
Gateway StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Boston Route 128, MA
Gateway StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 686, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
1d 7hAverage duration
1662 kmDistance
42kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 686 - R 6 062Average duration1d 7h
42kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 885 - R 46 252Average duration1d 10h
152kg CO₂e

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

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

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Boston to St. Louis start from R 1 885. The average price for this train route is around R 4 933. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train journey time from Boston to St. Louis is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1668 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Boston to St. Louis departs at 09:36. And the latest train departs at 12:57.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
14/01
R 3 468
15/01
R 5 689
Today
R 22 839
17/01
R 5 874
18/01
No data
19/01
No data
20/01
No data
21/01
R 2 087
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to St. Louis was searched and found on 21 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 087

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to St. Louis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 087 to R 43 978 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 087, which is on 2026-01-21.

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