Train from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Washington on 28 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Union StationCheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 18:49 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
1d 2hAverage duration
705 milesDistance
28kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£78 - £307Average duration1d 2h
28kg CO₂e
Average price£84 - £1,197Average duration1d 4h
104kg CO₂e

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

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

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

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Washington start from £84. The average price for this train route is around £187. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train journey time from St. Louis to Washington is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 710 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

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

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

    The earliest train from St. Louis to Washington departs at 08:10. And the latest train departs at 08:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
25/11
£799
26/11
£740
Today
£199
28/11
£770
29/11
£270
30/11
£869
01/12
£108
02/12
£115
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £108

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 Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £108 to £1,256 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £108, which is on 2025-12-01.

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