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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Gateway Station | Amtrak Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Gateway Station | Amtrak Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Houston
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 23 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 518, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the helpful and kind nature of both train station staff and fellow passengers. The journey was described as smooth and pleasant, with a courteous driver contributing to an overall superb travel experience.
Amtrak St. Louis Houston recent customer reviews
Everyone from the train station to the people on the train were very helpful & kind everything was easy & peaceful
Lawrencia G.
The trip was very smooth & pleasant and the Driver was courteous & superb.
Olufunbi S.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Houston, US 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 St. Louis to Houston?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Houston start from R 2 685. The average price for this train route is around R 2 988. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Houston?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to Houston is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 1093 km. The quickest train can get you there in 17h 33m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Houston route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Houston?
The earliest train from St. Louis to Houston departs at 19:42. And the latest train departs at 20:10.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Houston, US was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 331To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from St. Louis to Houston, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 2 331 to R 14 062 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 331, which is on 2026-01-31.
