The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Louis, MO to Houston, TX
Cheapest price
$178
Average price
$207
Fastest journey
17 h 35 m
Average duration
1 d 4 h 18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1094 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Louis, MO to Houston, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St. Louis, MO to Houston, TX will cost around $207 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $178.
It's difficult to get from St. Louis, MO to Houston, TX without transferring at least once.
21 Texas Eagle · 6021 AMTRAK8:10 PM17h35St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO1:45 PMHouston Station, Houston, TX$1781One-way1 transfer
21 Texas Eagle · 2 Sunset Limited8:10 PM39h00St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO11:10 AMHouston Station, Houston, TX$2361One-way1 transfer
21 Texas Eagle · 6021 AMTRAK8:10 PM17h35St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO1:45 PMHouston Station, Houston, TX$1781One-way1 transfer
21 Texas Eagle · 2 Sunset Limited8:10 PM39h00St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO11:10 AMHouston Station, Houston, TX$2361One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for St. Louis, MO to Houston, TX
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $161. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $161, and a flight costs an average of $199.
Distance: 679 miles (1094 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$186 Average price Cheapest | $436 Average price | $214 Average price |
18h 2m Average total duration 17h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 58m Average total duration 24h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St. Louis, MO to Houston, TX
Trains from St. Louis, MO to Houston, TX run on average 2 times per day, taking around 17h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $161 (€128) but you can travel from only $136 (€108) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 13:05, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 679 miles (1094 km) distance in 17h 33m.
Distance 679 miles (1094 km) |
Average train duration 17h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $161 (€128) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 17h 33m |
First train 1:05 PM |
Last train 8:10 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from St. Louis, MO to Houston, TX trainsAmtrak trains will get you between St. Louis, MO and Houston, TX from $136 (€108). 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 St. Louis, MO to Houston, TX
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis, MO to Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from St. Louis, MO to Houston, TX
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station.
- Irma's Southwest Grill
- The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Lancaster Hotel
- Hotel ICON
- Magnolia Hotel Houston
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for Amtrak services
- Waiting area and ticket office located in the main hall.
- Bus: Several lines available
- METRORail: Red Line
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