Train from St. Louis to Pittsburgh: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Pittsburgh on 30 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Union StationCheapestFastest
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Union StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:16 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Pittsburgh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Pittsburgh. The journey takes about 14 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 957, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
14h 40mAverage duration
899 kmDistance
22kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 957 - R 3 592Average duration14h 40m
22kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 560 - R 14 980Average duration19h 55m
82kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Pittsburgh start from R 1 560. The average price for this train route is around R 3 216. 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 Pittsburgh?

    The average train journey time from St. Louis to Pittsburgh is 19h 55m, covering a distance of 899 km. The quickest train can get you there in 19h 55m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    The earliest train from St. Louis to Pittsburgh 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
27/01
No data
28/01
R 3 687
Today
No data
30/01
R 3 186
31/01
R 3 169
01/02
R 2 151
02/02
No data
03/02
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Pittsburgh was searched and found on 01 Feb 2026 with a price of R 2 151

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 Pittsburgh as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 151 to R 8 909 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 151, which is on 2026-02-01.

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