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

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Omaha start from R 1 929. The average price for this train route is around R 3 676. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from St. Louis to Omaha is 16h 34m, covering a distance of 569 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14h 59m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

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

Train St. Louis to Omaha from R 1 826 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Omaha on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		08:10	Gateway Station	14h 59m	23:09	Omaha Station	CheapestFastest
		08:10	Gateway Station	14h 59m	23:09	Omaha Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Omaha on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		08:10	Gateway Station	14h 59m	23:09	Omaha Station	CheapestFastest
		08:10	Gateway Station	14h 59m	23:09	Omaha Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Omaha on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:10	Gateway Station	14h 59m	23:09	Omaha Station	CheapestFastest
06:35	Gateway Station	16h 34m	23:09	Omaha Station	No tags
06:35	Gateway Station	16h 34m	23:09	Omaha Station	No tags
08:10	Gateway Station	14h 59m	23:09	Omaha Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Omaha on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:10	Gateway Station	14h 59m	23:09	Omaha Station	CheapestFastest
06:35	Gateway Station	16h 34m	23:09	Omaha Station	No tags
06:35	Gateway Station	16h 34m	23:09	Omaha Station	No tags
08:10	Gateway Station	14h 59m	23:09	Omaha Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Omaha on 20 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:10	Gateway Station	14h 59m	23:09	Omaha Station	CheapestFastest
08:10	Gateway Station	14h 59m	23:09	Omaha Station	No tags
08:10	Gateway Station	14h 59m	23:09	Omaha Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:22 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Omaha

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Omaha. The journey takes about 22 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 700, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

22h 10mAverage duration

570 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 700 - R 4 344	Average duration22h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 929 - R 11 235	Average duration16h 34m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 651 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5651 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 1 911

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Omaha, US 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 St. Louis to Omaha?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Omaha start from R 1 929. The average price for this train route is around R 3 676. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Omaha?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to Omaha is 16h 34m, covering a distance of 569 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14h 59m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Omaha 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 St. Louis to Omaha?
The earliest train from St. Louis to Omaha 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

14/12

R 3 273

15/12

R 3 066

Today

R 2 464

17/12

R 2 739

18/12

R 3 153

19/12

R 3 153

20/12

R 3 531

21/12

R 3 618

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Omaha, US was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 464

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 Omaha, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 464 to R 12 919 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Omaha, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 739, which is on 2025-12-17.