Train from St. Louis to Burlington, IA, US: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from St. Louis to Burlington on 27 January
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AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Burlington, IANo tags
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Burlington, IANo tags
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Burlington, IANo tags
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Burlington, IANo tags
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Burlington, IANo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Burlington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Burlington. The journey takes about 10 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
10h 59mAverage duration
255 kmDistance
23kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 610 - R 1 610Average duration4h 35m
6kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 109 - R 2 163Average duration10h 59m
23kg CO₂e

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

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

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

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Burlington start from R 1 109. The average price for this train route is around R 1 330. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train journey time from St. Louis to Burlington is 10h 59m, covering a distance of 255 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 24m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Burlington 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 Burlington?

    The earliest train from St. Louis to Burlington departs at 06:35. And the latest train departs at 06:35.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
24/01
R 1 151
25/01
R 1 151
Today
R 1 068
27/01
R 1 036
28/01
No data
29/01
No data
30/01
No data
31/01
R 1 019
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Burlington, IA, US was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 019

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 Burlington, IA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 019 to R 6 310 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Burlington, IA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 019, which is on 2026-01-31.

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Burlington, IA, US?

busbud logoThe Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between St. Louis and Burlington, IA, US 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 1 330 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 1 109. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Burlington, IA, US, choose the train, as it will take you from St. Louis to Burlington, IA, US in about 4h 35m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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