The cheapest and fastest trains from Riverside, CA to St. Louis, MO
Cheapest price
$883
Average price
$889
Fastest journey
2 d 14 h 20 m
Average duration
2 d 16 h 28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
2483 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Riverside, CA 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 Riverside, CA to St. Louis, MO will cost around $889 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $883.
It's difficult to get from Riverside, CA to St. Louis, MO without transferring at least once.
12:54 PM66h36Riverside, CA7:30 AMSt. Louis, MO$8831One-way1 transfer
5:10 PM62h20Riverside, CA7:30 AMSt. Louis, MO$8941One-way2 transfers
5:10 PM62h20Riverside, CA7:30 AMSt. Louis, MO$8941One-way2 transfers
12:54 PM66h36Riverside, CA7:30 AMSt. Louis, MO$8831One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Riverside, CA to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riverside, CA to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $248. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $248, and a train costs an average of $315.
Distance: 1542 miles (2483 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$315 Average price | $283 Average price | $248 Average price Cheapest |
39h 54m Average total duration 39h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration Fastest 7h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 43h 35m Average total duration 43h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare prices and tickets Riverside, CA to St. Louis, MO by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Riverside, CA to St. Louis, MO
Trains from Riverside, CA to St. Louis, MO run on average 4 times per day, taking around 39h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $315 (€253) but you can travel from only $248 (€199) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:35, the last at 18:38. The fastest train covers the 1542 miles (2483 km) distance in 41h 42m.
Distance 1542 miles (2483 km) |
Average train duration 39h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $315 (€253) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 41h 42m |
First train 6:35 AM |
Last train 6:38 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Riverside, CA to St. Louis, MO trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Riverside, CA and St. Louis, MO from $248 (€199). 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 Riverside, CA to St. Louis, MO
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riverside, CA 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 Riverside, CA to St. Louis, MO
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 7 days a week with multiple entry and exit points.
- Mission Inn Restaurant
- The Salted Pig
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hyatt Place Riverside/Downtown
- The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
- Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform 1: Metrolink services
- Platform 2: Amtrak services
- Bus: Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) routes available
- Metrolink: 91/Perris Valley Line, Inland Empire-Orange County Line, Riverside 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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