The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to St. Louis, MO
Cheapest price
$309
Average price
$685
Fastest journey
1 d 4 h 28 m
Average duration
1 d 7 h 56 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
1141 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to St. Louis, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to St. Louis, MO will cost around $685 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $309.
It's difficult to get from Washington, DC to St. Louis, MO without transferring at least once.
40 Floridian · 305 Lincoln Service3:57 PM31h26Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:23 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$3091One-way1 transfer
40 Floridian · 307 Lincoln Service3:57 PM33h12Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:09 AMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$3091One-way1 transfer
40 Floridian · 21 Texas Eagle3:57 PM28h28Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:25 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$3221One-way1 transfer
98 Silver Meteor · 49 Lake Shore Limited · 21 Texas Eagle7:10 AM37h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:25 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$6481One-way2 transfers
174 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited · 21 Texas Eagle10:35 AM33h50Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:25 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$6481One-way2 transfers
40 Floridian · 21 Texas Eagle3:57 PM28h28Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:25 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$3221One-way1 transfer
40 Floridian · 305 Lincoln Service3:57 PM31h26Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:23 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$3091One-way1 transfer
51 Cardinal · 21 Texas Eagle11:39 AM32h46Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:25 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$13621One-way1 transfer
40 Floridian · 307 Lincoln Service3:57 PM33h12Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:09 AMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$3091One-way1 transfer
174 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited · 21 Texas Eagle10:35 AM33h50Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:25 PMSt. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO$6481One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, and a train costs an average of $111.
Distance: 708 miles (1141 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$287 Average price | $193 Average price Cheapest | $285 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 54m Average total duration 24h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 59m Average total duration 20h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to St. Louis, MO:
A bus is $92 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to St. Louis, MO costing on average $285 (€231).
A bus is $94 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to St. Louis, MO costing on average $287 (€232).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 29m.
Train takes on average 24h 24m.
Tickets start at around $287 (€232) compared to roughly $176 (€143) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-110.96 (€-89.72). The journey takes 24h 24m versus 13h 7m 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
Washington, DC to St. Louis, MO train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to St. Louis, MO trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
174 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited · 21 Texas Eagle | 10:35 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 33h50 | 7:25 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 2 transfers | |
40 Floridian · 307 Lincoln Service | 3:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 33h12 | 12:09 AM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 1 transfer | |
40 Floridian · 305 Lincoln Service | 3:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 31h26 | 10:23 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 1 transfer | |
40 Floridian · 21 Texas Eagle | 3:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 28h28 | 7:25 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 1 transfer | |
40 Floridian · 421 Texas Eagle | 3:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 28h28 | 7:25 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 1 transfer | |
98 Silver Meteor · 49 Lake Shore Limited · 21 Texas Eagle | 7:10 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 37h15 | 7:25 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to St. Louis, MO
Trains from Washington, DC to St. Louis, MO run on average 5 times per day, taking around 24h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $111 (€90) but you can travel from only $95 (€77) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:13, the last at 16:05. The fastest train covers the 708 miles (1141 km) distance in 25h 43m.
Distance 708 miles (1141 km) |
Average train duration 24h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $111 (€90) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 25h 43m |
First train 7:13 AM |
Last train 4:05 PM |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to St. Louis, MO trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO from $95 (€77). 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 Washington, DC to St. Louis, MO
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to St. Louis, MO
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
- 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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