How much does a train ticket from Burlington to St. Louis cost?

The average train ticket price from Burlington to St. Louis is $145. The best way to find train tickets from Burlington to St. Louis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Burlington to St. Louis?

A train trip between Burlington and St. Louis is around 13h 41m, although the fastest train will take about 11h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 159 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Burlington and St. Louis?

The number of trains from Burlington to St. Louis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Burlington to St. Louis by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Burlington to St. Louis?

When taking the train from Burlington to St. Louis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in St. Louis?

Once in St. Louis, you can explore the city. The top sights and things to do are Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Forest Park, Old St. Louis County Courthouse, Saint Louis Zoo, Gateway Arch.

Train Burlington to St. Louis from $78 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Burlington to St. Louis on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:28am	Burlington, IA	13h 41m	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:28am	Burlington, IA	11h 55m	10:23pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:28am	Burlington, IA	11h 55m	10:23pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:28am	Burlington, IA	13h 41m	12:09am	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	10:28am	Burlington, IA	11h 55m	10:23pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Burlington 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 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4h 5mAverage Duration

150 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$93 - $98	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$97 - $199	Average Duration13h 41m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,606 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5606 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $74

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

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

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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 Burlington, IA, US to St. Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $78 to $548 for a train ticket from Burlington, IA, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $78 which is on 2025-11-29.