Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Gateway Station | La Plata, MO | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gateway Station | La Plata, MO | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gateway Station | La Plata, MO | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gateway Station | La Plata, MO | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gateway Station | La Plata, MO | No tags |
Get from St. Louis to La Plata
The journey takes about 12 hours 42 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 2 616, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5716 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 739
Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to La Plata, 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 La Plata?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to La Plata start from R 2 616. The average price for this train route is around R 3 457. 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 La Plata?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to La Plata is 12h 42m, covering a distance of 252 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 7m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to La Plata 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 La Plata?
The earliest train from St. Louis to La Plata departs at 06:35. And the latest train departs at 06:35.
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 La Plata, US was searched and found on 07 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 067To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from St. Louis to La Plata, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 2 067 to R 12 027 for a train ticket from St. Louis to La Plata, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 186, which is on 2026-01-09.
