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

The cheapest train tickets from Waterloo to St. Louis start from R 1 346. The average price for this train route is around R 2 034. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Waterloo to St. Louis is 16h 47m, covering a distance of 541 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 34m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

The earliest train from Waterloo to St. Louis departs at 06:36. And the latest train departs at 07:51.

Train Waterloo to St. Louis from R 915 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Waterloo to St. Louis on 30 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:51	Waterloo Station	17h 18m	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	07:51	Waterloo Station	12h 34m	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	07:51	Waterloo Station	12h 34m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	07:51	Waterloo Station	17h 18m	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	07:51	Waterloo Station	17h 18m	00:09	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Waterloo to St. Louis on 31 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	16h 47m	22:23	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	07:51	Waterloo Station	12h 34m	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	13h 49m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	16h 47m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	16h 47m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Waterloo to St. Louis on 1 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:51	Waterloo Station	17h 18m	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	07:51	Waterloo Station	12h 34m	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	13h 49m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	13h 49m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	16h 47m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Waterloo to St. Louis on 2 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	18h 33m	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	07:51	Waterloo Station	12h 34m	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	13h 49m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	13h 49m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	16h 47m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Waterloo to St. Louis on 3 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	18h 33m	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	07:51	Waterloo Station	12h 34m	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	13h 49m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	13h 49m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	16h 47m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Waterloo to St. Louis on 4 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	18h 33m	00:09	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	07:51	Waterloo Station	12h 34m	19:25	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	13h 49m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	13h 49m	19:25	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	06:36	Waterloo Station	16h 47m	22:23	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:52 AM EDT.

Get from Waterloo to St. Louis

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 16 hours 47 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 346, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

16h 47mAverage duration

541 kmDistance

49kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Waterloo, IN, US and St. Louis?

Waterloo, IN, US

A
Waterloo Station
485 W Van Vleek St, Waterloo, IN 46793, USA
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St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55 811 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.6

Based on 5811 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 346

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Waterloo, IN, US to St. Louis 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 Waterloo to St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Waterloo to St. Louis start from R 1 346. The average price for this train route is around R 2 034. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Waterloo to St. Louis?
The average train journey time from Waterloo to St. Louis is 16h 47m, covering a distance of 541 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 34m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Waterloo to St. Louis 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 Waterloo to St. Louis?
The earliest train from Waterloo to St. Louis departs at 06:36. And the latest train departs at 07:51.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

28/05

R 1 514

29/05

R 2 295

Today

R 2 096

31/05

R 2 328

01/06

R 1 630

02/06

R 1 697

03/06

R 1 697

04/06

R 1 813

The cheapest trip from Waterloo, IN, US to St. Louis was searched and found on 28 May 2026 with a price of R 1 514

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Waterloo, IN, US to St. Louis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 514 to R 13 934 for a train ticket from Waterloo, IN, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 630, which is on 2026-06-01.