How much is the train ticket from Boston to St. Louis?

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to St. Louis start at $157. The average price for this train route is around $386. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Boston to St. Louis?

The average train trip from Boston to St. Louis takes 1d 10h and covers 1666 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Boston to St. Louis route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to St. Louis?

The earliest train from Boston to St. Louis departs at 9:36am. The latest train departs at 12:57pm.

Train Boston to St. Louis from $150 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Boston to St. Louis on February 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57pm	Back Bay Station	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:57pm	Back Bay Station	1d 12h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to St. Louis on February 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57pm	Back Bay Station	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:57pm	Back Bay Station	1d 12h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to St. Louis on February 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57pm	Back Bay Station	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to St. Louis on February 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57pm	Back Bay Station	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:57pm	Back Bay Station	1d 12h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to St. Louis on February 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57pm	Back Bay Station	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to St. Louis on February 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	12:09am	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57pm	Back Bay Station	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to St. Louis on February 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57pm	Back Bay Station	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	7:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

1662 kmDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$142 - $450	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$157 - $2,952	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 152kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Boston, MA, US and St. Louis?

Boston, MA, US

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,759 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5759 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $157

US train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to St. Louis by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Boston to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to St. Louis start at $157. The average price for this train route is around $386. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Boston to St. Louis?
The average train trip from Boston to St. Louis takes 1d 10h and covers 1666 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Boston to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to St. Louis?
The earliest train from Boston to St. Louis departs at 9:36am. The latest train departs at 12:57pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

02-11

$288

02-12

$1,611

Today

$1,328

02-14

$1,389

02-15

$453

02-16

$1,642

02-17

$335

02-18

$278

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to St. Louis was searched and found on Feb 18, 2026 with a price of $278

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to St. Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $278 to $3,159 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $278 which is on 2026-02-18.