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

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Houston start from $165. The average price for this train route is around $213. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Houston is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 678 miles (1093 km). The quickest train can get you there in 17h 33m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the St. Louis to Houston route?

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

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

The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Houston at 7:42pm. And the latest train departs at 7:42pm.

Train St. Louis to Houston from $143 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Houston on December 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:42pm	Gateway Station	17h 33m	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
7:42pm	Gateway Station	17h 33m	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
7:42pm	Gateway Station	1d 15h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
7:42pm	Gateway Station	1d 15h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Houston on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:42pm	Gateway Station	17h 33m	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		7:42pm	Gateway Station	17h 33m	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Houston on December 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:42pm	Gateway Station	17h 33m	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
7:42pm	Gateway Station	17h 33m	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
7:42pm	Gateway Station	1d 15h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
7:42pm	Gateway Station	1d 15h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Houston on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:42pm	Gateway Station	17h 33m	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		7:42pm	Gateway Station	17h 33m	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Houston on December 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:42pm	Gateway Station	17h 33m	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
7:42pm	Gateway Station	17h 33m	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
7:42pm	Gateway Station	1d 15h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
7:42pm	Gateway Station	1d 15h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:59 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 23 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

23h 50mAverage Duration

668 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$100 - $510	Average Duration23h 50m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$165 - $320	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 99kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the helpful and kind nature of both train station staff and fellow passengers. The journey was described as smooth and pleasant, with a courteous driver contributing to an overall superb travel experience.

Amtrak St. Louis Houston recent customer reviews

Everyone from the train station to the people on the train were very helpful & kind everything was easy & peaceful

Lawrencia G.

January 13, 2024

The trip was very smooth & pleasant and the Driver was courteous & superb.

Olufunbi S.

November 21, 2024

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Houston?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Houston start from $165. The average price for this train route is around $213. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Houston?
The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Houston is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 678 miles (1093 km). The quickest train can get you there in 17h 33m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the St. Louis to Houston route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from St. Louis to Houston?
The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Houston at 7:42pm. And the latest train departs at 7:42pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/09

$143

12/10

$194

Today

$155

12/12

$155

12/13

$155

12/14

$155

12/15

$155

12/16

$143

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Houston, US was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $143

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 Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $143 to $843 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $143 which is on 2025-12-16.