The cheapest and fastest trains from Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO
Cheapest price
$223
Average price
$223
Fastest journey
18 h 25 m
Average duration
18 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1094 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO will cost around $223 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $223.
Of the 1 trains that leave Houston, TX for St. Louis, MO on Sun, Mar 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 08 the direct trains cover the 1094 km distance in an average of 18 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 h 25 m .
On Sun, Mar 08 the slowest trains will take 18 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $157. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $157, and a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 679 miles (1094 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$182 Average price Cheapest | $418 Average price | $214 Average price |
18h 34m Average total duration 18h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 12m Average total duration 19h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO train times
The table below shows live departures for Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO trains for today, Saturday, March 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6022 AMTRAK · 22 Texas Eagle | 7:05 PM Houston Station, Houston, TX | 18h25 | 1:30 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO
Trains from Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO run on average 2 times per day, taking around 18h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $157 (€127) but you can travel from only $148 (€119) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 13:05, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 679 miles (1094 km) distance in 18h 25m.
Distance 679 miles (1094 km) |
Average train duration 18h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $157 (€127) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 18h 25m |
First train 13:05 |
Last train 20:10 |
Cheapest month May |
Cheapest day Sat |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Jul - Sep |
Busiest day Tue |
Least busy day Tue |
Best day to book ahead 28 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Houston, TX and St. Louis, MO from $148 (€119). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St. Louis, MO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station.
- Irma's Southwest Grill
- The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Lancaster Hotel
- Hotel ICON
- Magnolia Hotel Houston
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for Amtrak services
- Waiting area and ticket office located in the main hall.
- Bus: Several lines available
- METRORail: Red Line
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with both short-term and long-term options.
- Landry's Seafood House
- The Station Grille
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Courtyard St. Louis Downtown West
- Drury Inn St. Louis at Union Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for Amtrak and regional trains
- Hall 2: MetroLink connections
- MetroLink: Red Line, Blue Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 40, 94, 97
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