Train from Lincoln, NE, US to St. Louis: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Lincoln to St. Louis on December 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Lincoln Station - Haymarket
Gateway StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Lincoln Station - Haymarket
Gateway StationNo tags
Amtrak
Lincoln Station - Haymarket
Gateway StationNo tags
Amtrak
Lincoln Station - Haymarket
Gateway StationNo tags
Amtrak
Lincoln Station - Haymarket
Gateway StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:32 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lincoln to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
375 milesDistance
15kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$106 - $172Average Duration1d 1h
15kg CO₂e
Average Price$129 - $289Average Duration18h 56m
55kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lincoln, NE, US to St. Louis by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Lincoln to St. Louis start from $129. The average price for this train route is around $253. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train ride duration from Lincoln to St. Louis is 18h 56m, covering a distance of 377 miles (608 km). The quickest train can get you there in 15h 40m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the Lincoln to St. Louis route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Lincoln to St. Louis?

    The earliest train departs from Lincoln to St. Louis at 3:27am. And the latest train departs at 6:27am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
12/21
No data
12/22
$211
Today
No data
12/24
$174
12/25
$189
12/26
No data
12/27
$174
12/28
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lincoln, NE, US to St. Louis was searched and found on Dec 24, 2025 with a price of $174

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

You can expect to pay from $174 to $655 for a train ticket from Lincoln, NE, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $174 which is on 2025-12-24.

People from around the world trust Busbud