The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Louis, MO to Rochester, NY
Cheapest price
$450
Average price
$450
Fastest journey
19 h 5 m
Average duration
19 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Louis, MO to Rochester, NY 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 Rochester, NY will cost around $450 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $450.
It's difficult to get from St. Louis, MO to Rochester, NY without transferring at least once.
2:55 PM19h05St. Louis, MO10:00 AMRochester, NY$4501One-way1 transfer
2:55 PM19h05St. Louis, MO10:00 AMRochester, NY$4501One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for St. Louis, MO to Rochester, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Rochester, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $250. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $250, and a train costs an average of $450.
Distance: 727 miles (1170 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$450 Average price | $250 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 34m Average total duration Fastest 17h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 15m Average total duration 22h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Rochester, NY:
A bus is $200 (€161) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Rochester, NY costing on average $450 (€363).
Other travel options to Rochester, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 4m.
Bus takes on average 22h 45m.
Tickets start at around $450 (€363) compared to roughly $165 (€133) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-285.11 (€-229.96). The journey takes 17h 4m versus 12h 2m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
St. Louis, MO to Rochester, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Rochester, NY trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:55 PM St. Louis, MO | 19h05 | 10:00 AM Rochester, NY | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St. Louis, MO to Rochester, NY
Trains from St. Louis, MO to Rochester, NY run on average 3 times per day, taking around 17h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $450 (€363) but you can travel from only $250 (€202) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:10, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 727 miles (1170 km) distance in 19h 5m.
Distance 727 miles (1170 km) |
Average train duration 17h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $450 (€363) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 19h 5m |
First train 8:10 AM |
Last train 11:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from St. Louis, MO to Rochester, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between St. Louis, MO and Rochester, NY from $250 (€202). 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 Rochester, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis, MO to Rochester, NY 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 Rochester, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from St. Louis, MO to Rochester, NY
- 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
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is an intermodal transit station with facilities for Amtrak and bus services.
- Bus: Local and regional bus transportation is provided
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