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Compare bus, train, and flight for San Jose, CA to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $330. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 10h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $330, and a flight costs an average of $571.
Distance: 1719 miles (2768 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
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$330 Average price Cheapest | $571 Average price | $450 Average price |
61h 25m Average total duration 60h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 11m Average total duration Fastest 10h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 50h 0m Average total duration 49h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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San Jose, CA to St. Louis, MO train times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA 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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4785 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr · 5521 AMTRAK · 21 Texas Eagle | 11:30 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 60h55 | 12:25 AM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Jose, CA to St. Louis, MO
Trains from San Jose, CA to St. Louis, MO run on average 5 times per day, taking around 60h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $330 (€267) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 1719 miles (2768 km) distance in 60h 55m.
Distance 1719 miles (2768 km) |
Average train duration 60h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $330 (€267) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 60h 55m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 19:42 |
Cheapest month Aug |
Cheapest day Fri |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Apr - Jun |
FAQs: Trains from San Jose, CA to St. Louis, MO
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA to St. Louis, MO
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available 7 days a week, with multiple lots surrounding the station.
- The Farmers Union
- Poor House Bistro
- La Victoria Taqueria
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hotel De Anza
- The Westin San Jose
- AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas, platforms for Caltrain, Amtrak, and ACE services, and connections to VTA buses and light rail.
- Bus: VTA Bus Lines 22, 64A, 64B, 68, 168, 181
- Light Rail: VTA Green Line
- Caltrain
- Amtrak
- ACE
- 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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