Trains tickets from New York City to St. Louis

ThuJul 31
from $396
FriAug 1
from $356
SatAug 2
from $320
SunAug 3
from $374
MonAug 4
from $361
TueAug 5
from $280
WedAug 6
from $265
ThuAug 7

Trains leaving Friday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to St. Louis.

Average Price$81 - $324Average Duration1d 2h
35kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$107 - $1,316Average Duration1d 9h
128kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to St. Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
$81Cheapest ticket
35kgCO₂ emissions

Train New York City to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$234
Average train trip duration1d 9h
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure6:40am
Distance872 miles (1405 km)
Latest train departure3:40pm

New York City to St. Louis Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/27
$347
07/28
$2,061
Today
$347
07/30
$328
07/31
$381
08/01
$342
08/02
$308
08/03
$360
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to St. Louis was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $308

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

You can expect to pay from $308 to $2,195 for a train ticket from New York City to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $308 which is on 2025-08-02.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between New York City and St. Louis compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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Train from St. Louis to New York City

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