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

The cheapest train tickets from Dallas to St. Louis start from R 1 578. The average price for this train route is around R 1 882. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Dallas to St. Louis is 15h 52m, covering a distance of 882 km. The quickest train can get you there in 15h 47m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Dallas to St. Louis 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 Dallas to St. Louis?

The earliest train from Dallas to St. Louis departs at 15:38. And the latest train departs at 15:43.

Train Dallas to St. Louis from R 1 505 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Dallas to St. Louis on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:38	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	15h 52m	07:30	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:38	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	15h 52m	07:30	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Dallas 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	15:38	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	15h 52m	07:30	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:38	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	15h 52m	07:30	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Dallas to St. Louis on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:38	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	15h 52m	07:30	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:38	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	15h 52m	07:30	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Dallas to St. Louis on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:38	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	15h 52m	07:30	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:38	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	15h 52m	07:30	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Dallas to St. Louis on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:38	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	15h 52m	07:30	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:38	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	15h 52m	07:30	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Dallas to St. Louis on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:38	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	15h 52m	07:30	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:38	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	15h 52m	07:30	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Dallas to St. Louis on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:38	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	15h 52m	07:30	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:38	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	15h 52m	07:30	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Dallas 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	15:38	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	15h 52m	07:30	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:38	Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station	15h 52m	07:30	Gateway Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Dallas to St. Louis

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 15 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 578, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

15h 52mAverage duration

882 kmDistance

80kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 075 - R 5 466	Average duration15h 40m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 578 - R 3 278	Average duration15h 52m	CO₂ emissions 80kg 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 1 578

Amtrak Dallas St. Louis recent customer reviews

9 hr delay with almost no notice, I had to call in to find out what was going on

Charles F.

14 October 2022

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dallas, TX 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 Dallas to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Dallas to St. Louis start from R 1 578. The average price for this train route is around R 1 882. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dallas to St. Louis?
The average train journey time from Dallas to St. Louis is 15h 52m, covering a distance of 882 km. The quickest train can get you there in 15h 47m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Dallas to St. Louis 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 Dallas to St. Louis?
The earliest train from Dallas to St. Louis departs at 15:38. And the latest train departs at 15:43.

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 1 798

11/12

R 2 161

Today

R 2 161

13/12

R 1 798

14/12

R 2 161

15/12

R 1 798

16/12

R 1 798

17/12

R 1 798

The cheapest trip from Dallas, TX to St. Louis was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 798

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 798 to R 8 298 for a train ticket from Dallas, TX to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 798, which is on 2025-12-13.

What's the cheapest way to go from Dallas, TX to St. Louis?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time15h 40m	Avg priceR 2 181	Daily departures6
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time15h 52m	Avg priceR 1 882	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Dallas, TX and St. Louis is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 1 882 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 1 578. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to St. Louis, choose the train, as it will take you from Dallas, TX to St. Louis in about 15h 40m – that's the fastest way to get there!