The cheapest and fastest trains from New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO
Cheapest price
$191
Average price
$191
Fastest journey
15 h 45 m
Average duration
15 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
964 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New Orleans, LA 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 New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO will cost around $191 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $191.
Of the 1 trains that leave New Orleans, LA for St. Louis, MO on Mon, Mar 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct trains cover the 964 km distance in an average of 15 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 h 45 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest trains will take 15 h 45 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 New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a flight costs an average of $170.
Distance: 599 miles (964 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$225 Average price | $117 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price |
17h 15m Average total duration 16h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 20m Average total duration 19h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration Fastest 6h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO train times
The table below shows live departures for New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO trains for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:45 PM New Orleans, LA | 15h45 | 11:30 AM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO
Trains from New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO run on average 3 times per day, taking around 16h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $146 (€118) but you can travel from only $74 (€60) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 13:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 599 miles (964 km) distance in 15h 45m.
Distance 599 miles (964 km) |
Average train duration 16h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $146 (€118) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 15h 45m |
First train 13:45 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Amtrak from New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New Orleans, LA and St. Louis, MO from $74 (€60). 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 New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New Orleans, LA 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 New Orleans, LA to St. Louis, MO
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station, accessible 24/7.
- Cochon Restaurant
- Herbsaint
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- Hyatt Regency New Orleans
- Le Pavillon Hotel
- Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak services
- Hall 3: bus and streetcar connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Streetcar: Loyola-UPT 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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