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The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO

Showing times and prices for Jul 09

Cheapest price

$243

Average price

$243

Fastest journey

1 d 15 h 8 m

Average duration

1 d 15 h 8 m

Trains per day

Distance

1301 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO will cost around $243 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $243.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for St. Louis, MO on Wed, Jul 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jul 09 the direct trains cover the 1301 km distance in an average of 1 d 15 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 15 h 8 m .

On Wed, Jul 09 the slowest trains will take 1 d 15 h 8 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.

01:15PM39h08

Philadelphia, PA

04:23AMSt. Louis, MO

$2431One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €70, and a train costs an average of €160.

Distance: 807 miles (1300 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€331 Average price	€118 Average price Cheapest	€310 Average price
26h 10m Average total duration 25h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	21h 20m Average total duration 20h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO

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Trains from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO run on average 5 times per day, taking around 25h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $200 (€160) but you can travel from only $87 (€70) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $87 (€70)

Distance

807 miles (1300 km)

Average train duration

25h 40m

Cheapest ticket price

$200 (€160)

Trains per day

Fastest train

31h 25m

First train

08:10

Last train

13:03

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $87 (€70)

Train companies: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO trains

For as little as $165 (€132) you can travel by train between Philadelphia, PA and St. Louis, MO with Amtrak and Amtrak Acela. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Amtrak from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO train information:

Average Duration: 35 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: $165

Amtrak Acela is a high-speed train service operated by Amtrak, the national rail operator of the United States. It operates along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C. and Boston, Massachusetts, with stops in major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City. The Acela Express is the fastest train in the Amtrak fleet, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The most popular routes for Amtrak Acela are Washington, D.C. to New York City, New York City to Boston, and Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

Amtrak Acela from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO train information:

Average Duration: 24 h 37 min
Cheapest Price: $966
Amtrak Acela frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO

FAQs: Travel by train from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO.

Cheap train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO can start from as little as $203 (€163) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO is $385 (€308); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO train time is 31 h 25 min covering the 806 mile (1300 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO leaves at 8: 08 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO leaves at 1: 03 PM.

There are 5 trains a day from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO which require at least one change with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to St. Louis, MO. Take the fast train with Amtrak Acela from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO.

When taking a train from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO, you can count on Amtrak or Amtrak Acela for the best way to get you to St. Louis, MO. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Philadelphia, PA and St. Louis, MO and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

The cheapest month for a train from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis, MO is June.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Philadelphia, PA and St. Louis, MO including taking a train, bus or flight.