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

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Philadelphia start from R 2 492. The average price for this train route is around R 6 413. 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 Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from St. Louis to Philadelphia is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1300 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak .

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

The earliest train from St. Louis to Philadelphia departs at 08:10. And the latest train departs at 08:10.

Train St. Louis to Philadelphia from R 3 010 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Philadelphia on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 5h	14:59	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 5h	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 7h	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 5h	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 7h	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:03 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 249, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1d 8hAverage duration

1272 kmDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 249 - R 8 444	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 492 - R 32 730	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 118kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5641 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 2 492

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Philadelphia start from R 2 492. The average price for this train route is around R 6 413. 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 Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to Philadelphia is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1300 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Philadelphia 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 St. Louis to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from St. Louis to Philadelphia departs at 08:10. And the latest train departs at 08:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/12

R 18 993

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R 3 598

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R 4 186

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R 3 010

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 010

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 Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 3 010 to R 20 757 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 010, which is on 2025-12-18.