Trains tickets from Charleston, WV, US to St. Louis

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Next departures for Charleston to St. Louis on August 31
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Amtrak
Charleston, WV
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Amtrak
Charleston, WV
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Charleston, WV
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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to St. Louis.

Average Price$72 - $138Average Duration15h 15m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$159 - $1,225Average Duration23h 38m
68kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to St. Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 15 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
15h 15mAverage Duration
$72Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charleston, WV, US to St. Louis: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$268
Average train trip duration23h 38m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:29pm
Distance463 miles (746 km)

Charleston to St. Louis Train

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

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$220
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to St. Louis was searched and found on Aug 29, 2025 with a price of $195

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

You can expect to pay from $195 to $1,182 for a train ticket from Charleston, WV, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $220 which is on 2025-08-31.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Charleston to St. Louis is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to St. Louis you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Charleston and St. Louis, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Charleston to St. Louis while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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