The cheapest and fastest trains from Sacramento, CA to St. Louis, MO
Cheapest price
$367
Average price
$594
Fastest journey
2 d 5 h 11 m
Average duration
2 d 9 h 19 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
2706 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA to St. Louis, MO will cost around $594 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $367.
It's difficult to get from Sacramento, CA to St. Louis, MO without transferring at least once.
702 Gold Runner · 5802 AMTRAK · 4 Southwest Chief · 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner7:09 AM53h11Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA2:20 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$3671One-way3 transfers
702 Gold Runner · 5802 AMTRAK · 4 Southwest Chief · 316 Missouri River Runner7:09 AM60h36Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA9:45 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$3781One-way3 transfers
6 California Zephyr · 5521 AMTRAK · 21 Texas Eagle10:23 AM55h02Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA7:25 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$3841One-way2 transfers
6 California Zephyr · 307 Lincoln Service10:23 AM59h46Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA12:09 AMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$3981One-way1 transfer
6 California Zephyr · 305 Lincoln Service10:23 AM58h00Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA10:23 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$3981One-way1 transfer
702 Gold Runner · 5802 AMTRAK · 4 Southwest Chief · 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner7:09 AM53h11Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA2:20 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$3671One-way3 transfers
6 California Zephyr · 5521 AMTRAK · 21 Texas Eagle10:23 AM55h02Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA7:25 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$3841One-way2 transfers
6 California Zephyr · 305 Lincoln Service10:23 AM58h00Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA10:23 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$3981One-way1 transfer
6 California Zephyr · 307 Lincoln Service10:23 AM59h46Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA12:09 AMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$3981One-way1 transfer
702 Gold Runner · 5802 AMTRAK · 4 Southwest Chief · 316 Missouri River Runner7:09 AM60h36Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA9:45 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$3781One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Sacramento, CA to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $199. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $199, and a train costs an average of $218.
Distance: 1681 miles (2706 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$338 Average price | $230 Average price Cheapest | $304 Average price |
53h 52m Average total duration 53h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 52h 11m Average total duration 51h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sacramento, CA to St. Louis, MO train times
The table below shows live departures for Sacramento, CA to St. Louis, MO trains for today, Tuesday, April 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:23 PM Sacramento, CA | 55h02 | 1:25 AM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sacramento, CA to St. Louis, MO
Trains from Sacramento, CA to St. Louis, MO run on average 6 times per day, taking around 53h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $218 (€173) but you can travel from only $199 (€159) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 1681 miles (2706 km) distance in 54h 44m.
Distance 1681 miles (2706 km) |
Average train duration 53h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $218 (€173) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 54h 44m |
First train 6:26 AM |
Last train 8:10 PM |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Amtrak from Sacramento, CA to St. Louis, MO trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Sacramento, CA and St. Louis, MO from $199 (€159). 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 Sacramento, CA to St. Louis, MO
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA to St. Louis, MO
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with both short-term and long-term options.
- The Firehouse Restaurant
- Ten22
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $1
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade
- Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena
- Kimpton Sawyer Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 60 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas, platforms are accessible via a concourse.
- Light Rail: Blue Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including local and regional buses
- 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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