The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Louis, MO to Orange, CA
Cheapest price
$318
Average price
$318
Fastest journey
1 d 17 h 58 m
Average duration
1 d 17 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
2529 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Louis, MO to Orange, CA 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 Orange, CA will cost around $318 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $318.
Of the 1 trains that leave St. Louis, MO for Orange, CA on Thu, May 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 2529 km distance in an average of 1 d 17 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 17 h 58 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 1 d 17 h 58 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.
9:11 PM41h58St. Louis, MO3:09 PMOrange, CA$3181One-way0 transfers
9:11 PM41h58St. Louis, MO3:09 PMOrange, CA$3181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for St. Louis, MO to Orange, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Orange, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $279. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $279, and a bus costs an average of $313.
Distance: 1571 miles (2529 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$317 Average price | $282 Average price Cheapest | $323 Average price |
42h 28m Average total duration 41h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 9m Average total duration Fastest 9h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 47h 10m Average total duration 46h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Orange, CA:
A flight is $36 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Orange, CA costing on average $317 (€254).
A flight is $41 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St. Louis, MO to Orange, CA costing on average $323 (€258).
Other travel options to Orange, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 41h 58m.
Bus takes on average 46h 40m.
Live departures
St. Louis, MO to Orange, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Orange, CA trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:11 PM St. Louis, MO | 41h58 | 3:09 PM Orange, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St. Louis, MO to Orange, CA
Trains from St. Louis, MO to Orange, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 41h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $317 (€253) but you can travel from only $279 (€223) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:35, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 1571 miles (2529 km) distance in 41h 58m.
Distance 1571 miles (2529 km) |
Average train duration 41h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $317 (€253) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 41h 58m |
First train 6:35 AM |
Last train 7:42 PM |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Trains from St. Louis, MO to Orange, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis, MO to Orange, CA 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 Orange, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from St. Louis, MO to Orange, CA
- 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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