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

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to St. Louis start from R 2 355. The average price for this train route is around R 3 573. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to St. Louis is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1300 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to St. Louis route?

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

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

The earliest train from Philadelphia to St. Louis departs at 08:15. And the latest train departs at 13:03.

Train Philadelphia to St. Louis from R 2 371 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to St. Louis on 27 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	1d 15h	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	1d 12h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	1d 12h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	1d 15h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to St. Louis on 28 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:00	30th Street Station	1d 8h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to St. Louis on 1 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	1d 15h	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	1d 12h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	1d 12h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	1d 15h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to St. Louis on 2 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to St. Louis on 3 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to St. Louis on 4 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	1d 15h	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	1d 12h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	1d 12h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	08:15	30th Street Station	1d 15h	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to St. Louis on 5 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:42	30th Street Station	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia 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, 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 474, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

1d 2hAverage duration

1313 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 474 - R 4 849	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 355 - R 30 269	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 118kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 762 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5762 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 355

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA 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.

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to St. Louis start from R 2 355. The average price for this train route is around R 3 573. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to St. Louis?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to St. Louis is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1300 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to St. Louis?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to St. Louis departs at 08:15. And the latest train departs at 13:03.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/02

R 3 253

25/02

R 4 103

Today

R 4 643

27/02

R 2 992

28/02

R 4 381

01/03

R 2 371

02/03

R 4 708

03/03

R 3 564

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis was searched and found on 01 Mar 2026 with a price of R 2 371

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 371 to R 15 807 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 371, which is on 2026-03-01.