How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Houston?

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Houston start at COP 632,423. The average price for this train route is around COP 810,714. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from St. Louis to Houston?

The average train trip from St. Louis to Houston takes 1d 15h and covers 1093 km. The quickest train gets you there in 17h 10m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Houston route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Houston?

The earliest train from St. Louis to Houston departs at 8:10pm. The latest train departs at 8:10pm.

Train St. Louis to Houston from COP 542,997 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Houston on May 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:10pm	Gateway Station	17h 35m	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		8:10pm	Gateway Station	17h 35m	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Houston on May 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:10pm	Gateway Station	17h 35m	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
8:10pm	Gateway Station	17h 35m	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
8:10pm	Gateway Station	1d 15h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
8:10pm	Gateway Station	1d 15h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Houston on May 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:10pm	Gateway Station	17h 35m	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		8:10pm	Gateway Station	17h 35m	1:45pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:18 AM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just COP 361,899, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

1088 kmDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCOP 361,899 - COP 1,397,300	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCOP 632,423 - COP 1,070,416	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 99kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,809 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the helpful and kind nature of both train station staff and fellow passengers. The journey was described as smooth and pleasant, with a courteous driver contributing to an overall superb travel experience.

Amtrak St. Louis Houston recent customer reviews

Everyone from the train station to the people on the train were very helpful & kind everything was easy & peaceful

Lawrencia G.

January 13, 2024

The trip was very smooth & pleasant and the Driver was courteous & superb.

Olufunbi S.

November 21, 2024

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Houston, US 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 Houston?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Houston start at COP 632,423. The average price for this train route is around COP 810,714. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from St. Louis to Houston?
The average train trip from St. Louis to Houston takes 1d 15h and covers 1093 km. The quickest train gets you there in 17h 10m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Houston route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Houston?
The earliest train from St. Louis to Houston departs at 8:10pm. The latest train departs at 8:10pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

05-26

COP 587,935

05-27

COP 666,576

Today

COP 666,576

05-29

COP 587,935

05-30

COP 587,935

05-31

COP 542,997

06-01

COP 542,997

06-02

COP 542,997

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Houston, US was searched and found on May 31, 2026 with a price of COP 542,997

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 Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from COP 542,997 to COP 3,902,089 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 542,997 which is on 2026-05-31.