- Must visit
Museum of Discovery
Interactive museum focused on Arkansas women in public service, with exhibits inside the former Marine Hospital near the riverfront.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€36
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€48
Fastest journey on Sep 20
7 h 7 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
7 h 7 m
Trains on Sep 20
2
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Louis, MO to Little Rock, AR 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 Little Rock, AR will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 trains from St. Louis, MO to Little Rock, AR, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 470 km distance in an average of 7 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 7 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 7 h 7 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Little Rock, AR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €57, while a bus costs an average of €81.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€57 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 44m Average total duration Fastest 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Little Rock, AR:
A train is €24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St. Louis, MO to Little Rock, AR costing on average €81.
Other travel options to Little Rock, AR take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
Tickets start at around €57 compared to roughly €58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €0.61. The journey takes 7h 14m versus 5h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Little Rock, AR trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 | 8:10 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 7h07 | 3:17 AM Union Station, Little Rock, AR | 0 transfersDirect | |
421 | 8:10 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 7h07 | 3:17 AM Union Station, Little Rock, AR | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
![]() | 1:10 AM St. Louis, MO | 7h07 | 8:17 AM Little Rock, AR | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 AM St. Louis, MO | 7h07 | 9:17 AM Little Rock, AR | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from St. Louis, MO to Little Rock, AR run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 292 miles (470 km) distance in 7h 7m.
Distance 292 miles (470 km) |
Average train duration 7h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 7m |
First train 12:24 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Discover the best of Little Rock, AR — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Little Rock, AR trip today.
Interactive museum focused on Arkansas women in public service, with exhibits inside the former Marine Hospital near the riverfront.
Museum and archives exploring Little Rock's school integration crisis and civil rights history at the landmark high school site.
Modern and contemporary art museum with rotating exhibitions, studio programs, and a central downtown location near River Market.
Lively downtown market district with shops, event spaces, riverfront walks, and easy access to museums, bridges, and nightlife.
Scenic downtown riverfront park featuring walking paths, public art, bridges, event lawns, and skyline views beside the Arkansas River.
Large urban park with the Big Dam Bridge, river trail access, playgrounds, picnic areas, and broad views of the Arkansas River.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis, MO to Little Rock, AR 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 Little Rock, AR, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most St. Louis, MO to Little Rock, AR trains use the St. Louis Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare St. Louis, MO and Little Rock, AR train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
St. Louis Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Landry's Seafood House, The Station Grille
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at St. Louis Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at St. Louis Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St. Louis Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St. Louis Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Louis Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, Courtyard St. Louis Downtown West, Drury Inn St. Louis at Union Station.
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Brave New Restaurant, The Pantry Crest
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Capital Hotel, Little Rock Marriott, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Little Rock.
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