Train from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Washington on December 14
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Union StationCheapestFastest

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

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
710 milesDistance
29kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$106 - $431Average Duration1d 2h
29kg CO₂e
Average Price$108 - $1,907Average Duration1d 4h
104kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US 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 St. Louis to Washington?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Washington start from $108. The average price for this train route is around $270. 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 St. Louis to Washington?

    The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Washington is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 710 miles (1144 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the St. Louis to Washington 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 St. Louis to Washington?

    The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Washington at 8:10am. And the latest train departs at 8:10am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
12/11
$911
12/12
$945
Today
$724
12/14
$810
12/15
$280
12/16
$231
12/17
$115
12/18
$348
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $115

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 $115 to $1,753 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 $115 which is on 2025-12-17.

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