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

The average train ticket price from St. Louis to Burlington is $140. The best way to find train tickets from St. Louis to Burlington 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 St. Louis to Burlington?

A train trip between St. Louis and Burlington is around 10h 59m, although the fastest train will take about 10h 59m. This is the time it takes to travel the 159 miles that separates the two cities.

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

The number of trains from St. Louis to Burlington 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 St. Louis to Burlington by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from St. Louis to Burlington?

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

Train St. Louis to Burlington from $82 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for St. Louis to Burlington on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	10h 59m	5:34pm	Burlington, IA	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	10h 59m	5:34pm	Burlington, IA	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	10h 59m	5:34pm	Burlington, IA	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	10h 59m	5:34pm	Burlington, IA	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	10h 59m	5:34pm	Burlington, IA	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Burlington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Burlington. The journey takes about 4 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 35mAverage Duration

160 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$98 - $98	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$126 - $199	Average Duration10h 59m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5607 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 $79

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 Burlington, IA, US by train

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The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Burlington, IA, US was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $82

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 Burlington, IA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $82 to $548 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Burlington, IA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $82 which is on 2025-11-25.