How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to New York City start at $151. The average price for this train route is around $387. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from St. Louis to New York City?

The average train trip from St. Louis to New York City takes 1d 9h and covers 1405 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the St. Louis to New York City route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from St. Louis to New York City departs at 7:55am. The latest train departs at 2:55pm.

Train St. Louis to New York City from $166 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 2h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	7:05pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 13h	10:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 2h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 2h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 8h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 8h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 2h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 8h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 2h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 13h	10:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 2h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 8h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 2h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 8h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 8h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:55am	Gateway Station	1d 13h	9:55pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 2h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 8h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 2h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 2h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:55am	Gateway Station	1d 13h	9:55pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 10h	7:46pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours, and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

1411 kmDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$87 - $629	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$151 - $2,604	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 128kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in St. Louis and New York City?

St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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New York City

A
Penn Station
254 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5638 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 WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $151

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to New York City 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 St. Louis to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to New York City start at $151. The average price for this train route is around $387. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from St. Louis to New York City?
The average train trip from St. Louis to New York City takes 1d 9h and covers 1405 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to New York City route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to New York City?
The earliest train from St. Louis to New York City departs at 7:55am. The latest train departs at 2:55pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12-09

$320

12-10

$524

Today

$1,272

12-12

$524

12-13

$452

12-14

$532

12-15

$435

12-16

$373

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to New York City was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $320

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $320 to $1,836 for a train ticket from St. Louis to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $373 which is on 2025-12-16.