How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to New York City start from $107. The average price for this train route is around $265. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from St. Louis to New York City?

The average train ride duration from St. Louis to New York City is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 871 miles (1405 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the St. Louis to New York City route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 7 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from St. Louis to New York City?

The earliest train departs from St. Louis to New York City at 7:55am. And the latest train departs at 2:55pm.

Train St. Louis to New York City from $102 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:55am	Gateway Station	1d 13h	9:55pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:47pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	7:55am	Gateway Station	1d 13h	9:55pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	7:05pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:47pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:47pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	7:05pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 10h	7:46pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 11h	8:45pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:55am	Gateway Station	1d 13h	9:55pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 8h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 10h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 2h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 8h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 2h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 10h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 2h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 8h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 13h	10:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 2h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 8h	5:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	1d 9h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

875 milesDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$81 - $372	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$107 - $1,855	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 128kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in St. Louis and New York City?

St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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New York City

A
Penn Station
254 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5608 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 $107

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 New York City by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to New York City start from $107. The average price for this train route is around $265. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to New York City?
The average train ride duration from St. Louis to New York City is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 871 miles (1405 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the St. Louis to New York City route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 7 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from St. Louis to New York City?
The earliest train departs from St. Louis to New York City at 7:55am. And the latest train departs at 2:55pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/24

$495

11/25

$401

Today

$376

11/27

$301

11/28

$408

11/29

$1,575

11/30

$1,321

12/01

$301

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to New York City was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $301

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $301 to $2,304 for a train ticket from St. Louis to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $301 which is on 2025-11-27.