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

The average train ticket price from St Louis to Washington is $269. The best way to find train tickets from St Louis to Washington 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 Washington?

A train trip between St Louis and Washington is around 1d 3h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 708 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between St Louis and Washington?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Arlington National Cemetery, Washington National Cathedral, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American History, United States Capitol.

Trains from St Louis to Washington (DC), US | Amtrak

Train St Louis to Washington: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$269

Average train trip duration1d 3h

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure8:10am

Distance710 miles (1144 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,072 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5072 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 $181.00

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

St Louis to Washington Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in St Louis and Washington?

Stops in St Louis

A - Gateway Station

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between St Louis and Washington is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Washington.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Washington, 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 St Louis and Washington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from St Louis to Washington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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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Trains tickets from St Louis to Washington (DC), US