Train from St. Louis to Boston, MA, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Boston on December 16
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Boston Route 128, MACheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela
Train
Gateway Station
Boston Route 128, MAFastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela
Train
Gateway Station
Boston Route 128, MANo tags
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Boston Route 128, MANo tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela
Train
Gateway Station
Boston Route 128, MANo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 12:26 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $187, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
1d 10hAverage Duration
1662 kmDistance
42kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$187 - $589Average Duration1d 10h
42kg CO₂e
Average Price$364 - $2,948Average Duration1d 14h
151kg CO₂e

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

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

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

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Boston start at $364. The average price for this train route is around $820. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train trip from St. Louis to Boston takes 1d 14h and covers 1658 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 14h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from St. Louis to Boston departs at 8:10am. The latest train departs at 8:10am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
12-13
$345
12-14
$1,349
Today
$568
12-16
$568
12-17
$703
12-18
$411
12-19
No data
12-20
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $345

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

You can expect to pay from $345 to $2,197 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $411 which is on 2025-12-18.

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