How much does a train ticket cost from St. Louis to Houston?

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Houston start from £127. The average price for this train route is around £163. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Houston?

The average train journey time from St. Louis to Houston is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 678 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 17h 33m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from St. Louis to Houston departs at 19:42. And the latest train departs at 19:42.

Train St. Louis to Houston from £110 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Houston on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		19:42	Gateway Station	17h 33m	13:15	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		19:42	Gateway Station	17h 33m	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Houston on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:42	Gateway Station	17h 33m	13:15	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
19:42	Gateway Station	17h 33m	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags
19:42	Gateway Station	1d 15h	11:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
19:42	Gateway Station	1d 15h	11:10	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Houston on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		19:42	Gateway Station	17h 33m	13:15	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		19:42	Gateway Station	17h 33m	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Houston on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:42	Gateway Station	17h 33m	13:15	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
19:42	Gateway Station	17h 33m	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags
19:42	Gateway Station	1d 15h	11:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
19:42	Gateway Station	1d 15h	11:10	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:59 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 23 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

23h 50mAverage duration

668 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£76 - £390	Average duration23h 50m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£127 - £245	Average duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 99kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the helpful and kind nature of both train station staff and fellow passengers. The journey was described as smooth and pleasant, with a courteous driver contributing to an overall superb travel experience.

Amtrak St. Louis Houston recent customer reviews

Everyone from the train station to the people on the train were very helpful & kind everything was easy & peaceful

Lawrencia G.

13 January 2024

The trip was very smooth & pleasant and the Driver was courteous & superb.

Olufunbi S.

21 November 2024

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

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from St. Louis to Houston?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Houston start from £127. The average price for this train route is around £163. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Houston?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to Houston is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 678 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 17h 33m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Houston route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Houston?
The earliest train from St. Louis to Houston departs at 19:42. And the latest train departs at 19:42.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

£110

10/12

£149

Today

£119

12/12

£119

13/12

£119

14/12

£119

15/12

£119

16/12

£110

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Houston, US was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £110

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 Houston, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £110 to £646 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £110, which is on 2025-12-16.