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

The cheapest train tickets from Carbondale to St. Louis start from R 1 131. The average price for this train route is around R 2 401. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Carbondale to St. Louis is 15h 51m, covering a distance of 133 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14h 53m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Carbondale to St. Louis departs at 03:16. And the latest train departs at 07:30.

Train Carbondale to St. Louis from R 1 211 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Carbondale to St. Louis on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	19h 5m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	15h 49m	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest

Next departures from Carbondale to St. Louis on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	19h 5m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	15h 49m	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	15h 49m	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Carbondale to St. Louis on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	19h 5m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	15h 49m	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	15h 49m	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	19h 5m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	19h 5m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Carbondale to St. Louis on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	19h 5m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	15h 49m	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	15h 49m	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	19h 5m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	19h 5m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Carbondale to St. Louis on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	19h 5m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	15h 49m	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	15h 49m	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	19h 5m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	19h 5m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Carbondale to St. Louis on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	19h 5m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	15h 49m	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	15h 49m	19:07	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	19h 5m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	19h 5m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Carbondale to St. Louis on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	19h 5m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Train	03:18	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	15h 49m	19:07	Gateway Station	Fastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Carbondale 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 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 366, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 10mAverage duration

133 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 366 - R 1 144	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 131 - R 15 051	Average duration15h 51m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 131

Amtrak Carbondale St. Louis recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the professionalism of the driver. He cared for each individual personally. I slept the whole ride. I felt totally comfortable and I didn't sleep with one eye open. Overall it was a trip I am sure to tell people about. Thanks Respectablelly John Claytor

John C.

8 September 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carbondale 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 Carbondale to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Carbondale to St. Louis start from R 1 131. The average price for this train route is around R 2 401. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Carbondale to St. Louis?
The average train journey time from Carbondale to St. Louis is 15h 51m, covering a distance of 133 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14h 53m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Carbondale to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Carbondale to St. Louis?
The earliest train from Carbondale to St. Louis departs at 03:16. And the latest train departs at 07:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 2 576

11/12

R 2 058

Today

R 2 784

13/12

R 5 308

14/12

R 6 501

15/12

R 2 576

16/12

R 2 282

17/12

R 2 645

The cheapest trip from Carbondale to St. Louis was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 058

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 058 to R 11 687 for a train ticket from Carbondale to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 282, which is on 2025-12-16.