The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Louis, MO to Memphis, TN
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
7 h 42 m
Average duration
7 h 42 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
387 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Louis, MO to Memphis, TN 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 Memphis, TN will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
Of the 2 trains that leave St. Louis, MO for Memphis, TN on Fri, May 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 387 km distance in an average of 7 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 42 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 7 h 42 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.
5:00 AM7h42St. Louis, MO12:42 PMMemphis, TN$1031One-way0 transfers
4:00 AM7h42St. Louis, MO11:42 AMMemphis, TN$1071One-way0 transfers
5:00 AM7h42St. Louis, MO12:42 PMMemphis, TN$1031One-way0 transfers
4:00 AM7h42St. Louis, MO11:42 AMMemphis, TN$1071One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for St. Louis, MO to Memphis, TN
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Memphis, TN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $105.
Distance: 240 miles (387 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $396 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Memphis, TN:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Memphis, TN costing on average $99 (€80).
A bus is $334 (€270) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Memphis, TN costing on average $396 (€320).
Other travel options to Memphis, TN take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 29m.
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Tickets start at around $99 (€80) compared to roughly $58 (€47) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-40.66 (€-32.82). The journey takes 7h 1m versus 4h 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 Memphis, TN train times
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Memphis, TN trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:00 AM St. Louis, MO | 7h42 | 11:42 AM Memphis, TN | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM St. Louis, MO | 7h42 | 12:42 PM Memphis, TN | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St. Louis, MO to Memphis, TN
Trains from St. Louis, MO to Memphis, TN run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $82 (€66) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 240 miles (387 km) distance in 7h 42m.
Distance 240 miles (387 km) |
Average train duration 7h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€66) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 7h 42m |
First train 8:10 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from St. Louis, MO to Memphis, TN trainsAmtrak trains will get you between St. Louis, MO and Memphis, TN from $41 (€33). 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 Memphis, TN
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis, MO to Memphis, TN 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 Memphis, TN, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from St. Louis, MO to Memphis, TN
- 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 near the station.
- Central BBQ
- Arcade Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $1
- The Central Station Memphis, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Hotel Napoleon
- The Peabody Memphis
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform for Amtrak trains
- Bus: MATA Bus services available
- Trolley: Main Street Trolley
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