The cheapest and fastest trains from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jefferson City, MO 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 Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 2 trains that leave Jefferson City, MO for St. Louis, MO on Wed, Jan 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 14 the direct trains cover the 172 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 31 m .
On Wed, Jan 14 the slowest trains will take 2 h 33 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.




Live departures
Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO train times
The table below shows live departures for Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO trains for today, Tuesday, January 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:49 AM Jefferson City, MO | 2h31 | 2:20 PM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:12 PM Jefferson City, MO | 2h33 | 9:45 PM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO
Trains from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $91 (€73) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:10, the last at 19:12. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (172 km) distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 106 miles (172 km) |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $91 (€73) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 08:10 |
Last train 19:12 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Jefferson City, MO and St. Louis, MO from $91 (€73). 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 Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jefferson City, MO 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 Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis, MO
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Courtyard Jefferson City
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Jefferson City
- Capitol Plaza Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is located on the ground floor of the former Union Hotel.
- Bus: Local bus services available
- 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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