Trains tickets from Philadelphia (PA) to St Louis

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TodayJun 18
TomorrowJun 19
from $310
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SatJun 21
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MonJun 23
from $302
TueJun 24
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WedJun 25

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: St Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to St Louis.

Average Price$82 - $258Average Duration1d 4h
33kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$167 - $572Average Duration1d 8h
118kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
1d 4hAverage Duration
$82Cheapest ticket
33kgCO₂ emissions

Train Philadelphia to St Louis: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$334
Average train trip duration1d 8h
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure8:15am
Distance806 miles (1300 km)
Latest train departure1:03pm

Philadelphia to St Louis Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/16
No data
06/17
$281
Today
$314
06/19
$298
06/20
$298
06/21
$868
06/22
$322
06/23
$290
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to St Louis was searched and found on Jun 17, 2025 with a price of $281

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

You can expect to pay from $281 to $1,661 for a train ticket from Philadelphia to St Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $290 which is on 2025-06-23.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to St Louis, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Philadelphia and St Louis, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Philadelphia to St Louis while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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

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