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

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to St. Louis start from R 1 830. The average price for this train route is around R 4 518. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Boston to St. Louis is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1666 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Amtrak .

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

Several major train operators run on 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 09:36. And the latest train departs at 12:57.

Train Boston to St. Louis from R 1 749 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Boston to St. Louis on 11 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to St. Louis on 12 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to St. Louis on 13 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to St. Louis on 14 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to St. Louis on 15 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to St. Louis on 16 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to St. Louis on 17 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 7h	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	12:50	South Station (Train Terminal)	1d 12h	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 1 653, 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 priceR 1 653 - R 5 264	Average duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 830 - R 34 550	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

4/55 757 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5757 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 830

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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 from R 1 830. The average price for this train route is around R 4 518. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to St. Louis?
The average train journey time from Boston to St. Louis is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1666 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Boston to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators run on 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 09:36. And the latest train departs at 12:57.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

08/02

R 3 366

09/02

R 3 366

Today

R 3 219

11/02

R 3 366

12/02

R 4 493

13/02

R 18 430

14/02

R 4 248

15/02

R 5 294

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to St. Louis was searched and found on 10 Feb 2026 with a price of R 3 219

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 R 3 219 to R 35 895 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 R 3 366, which is on 2026-02-11.