Train tickets from Boston, MA, US to St. Louis

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Next departures for Boston to St. Louis on November 2
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Amtrak
    Boston Route 128, MA
    Gateway StationCheapestFastest

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    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, 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    7bus per day
    1d 7hAverage Duration
    1034 milesDistance
    42kgCO₂ emissions
    Average Price$123 - $385Average Duration1d 7h
    42kg CO₂e
    Average Price$280 - $1,677Average Duration1d 10h
    151kg CO₂e

    Train Boston, MA, US to St. Louis: Trip Overview

    Please note, this information is subject to change.

    Average ticket price$555
    Average train trip duration1d 10h
    Number of daily trains1
    Earliest train departure9:36am
    Distance1028 miles (1658 km)
    Latest train departure9:55am

    Boston to St. Louis Train

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

    Best price found
    10/31
    $1,016
    11/01
    $1,112
    Today
    $1,484
    11/03
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    11/04
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    11/05
    $342
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    To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to St. Louis, as early as possible.

    You can expect to pay from $342 to $1,484 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $342 which is on 2025-11-05.

    About Train Travel

    Train Travel Tips

    Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Boston to St. Louis is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

    Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to St. Louis, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

    With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Boston and St. Louis, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

    Make a music playlist for your train ride from Boston to St. Louis, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

    Did you know?

    One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

    Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

    The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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