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

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Washington start from R 1 865. The average price for this train route is around R 4 658. 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 Washington?

The average train journey time from St. Louis to Washington is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1144 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Amtrak .

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

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

Train St. Louis to Washington from R 1 782 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Washington on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 4h	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from St. Louis to Washington on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 4h	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 4h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:20	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:20	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:20	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Washington on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 4h	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 4h	13:10	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:44	Union Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 9h	18:44	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Washington on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 4h	13:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:10	Gateway Station	1d 4h	13:10	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 1:34 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 819, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 2hAverage duration

1144 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 819 - R 7 440	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 865 - R 32 980	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in St. Louis and Washington, DC, US?

St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Washington, DC, US

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 642 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5642 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 1 865

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Washington, DC, 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 Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Washington start from R 1 865. The average price for this train route is around R 4 658. 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 Washington?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to Washington is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1144 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Washington 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 Washington?
The earliest train from St. Louis to Washington 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 15 758

12/12

R 16 346

Today

R 12 524

14/12

R 14 011

15/12

R 4 844

16/12

R 3 996

17/12

R 1 990

18/12

R 6 020

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 990

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 Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 990 to R 30 323 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 990, which is on 2025-12-17.