Find trains to St. Louis

When you take the train to St. Louis, Missouri, you will arrive at the Gateway Transportation Center located on South 15th Street. This Amtrak train station features services like a ticketing office and Quik-Trak kiosks in addition to amenities such as payphones, an ATM, and, of course, public restrooms. There is also a first-class lounge for such ticketed travelers to enjoy. Checked baggage services are offered for those riding on St. Louis trains through this station, and train passengers who will only be in town for a quick turnaround can make use of this station’s paid baggage storage facilities. On-site parking (including overnight) is offered for traveler convenience at this station. Those traveling with reduced mobility needs can rest assured that the Gateway Transportation Center in St. Louis is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This means that the station features designated accessible parking spots, accessible public facilities such as in the restroom or in the waiting area, and an accessible platform/boarding area (including an available wheelchair lift).

Reaching downtown St. Louis from the station is relatively quick and easy as you will arrive right in the city center. For example, a number of taxi companies and rideshare apps are available to collect passengers from the station for destinations anywhere in the city. Many other points of interest in the city center are within a short walking distance. However, there are also city buses, such as the MLB Blue Line, which depart very frequently from the nearby Civic Center if you need to reach a hotel or other destination further across town. The Civic Center is a very short walk from the Gateway Transportation Center where Amtrak train lines arrive.

Yes, the Transportation Security Administration now requires that all passengers have valid identification for their train ride as part of updated security measures. For example, you will be required to present a valid ID when booking your St. Louis train ticket (depending on payment method). This is also true if you need to make any changes to your St. Louis train tickets after booking. Valid identification will also be requested if checking baggage for your train to St. Louis. Train passengers should also remember that station or train staff (such as Amtrak police or other law enforcement) can request passenger tickets or identification at random as part of security protocols. Valid ID for these purposes would include a passport, driver’s license, or a photo ID card from school or college.

St. Louis trains arriving on either Amtrak’s Illinois Service or Texas Eagle lines deliver passengers right to downtown, meaning that once you disembark the train and collect your bags, you’ll be ready to enjoy all that this vibrant city has to offer in no time. The St. Louis City Hall, for example, is only minutes away by taxi or even on foot, while the iconic Gateway Arch can quickly be reached from the station by way of the Blue Line city bus. The St. Louis Aquarium is another popular attraction located just to the west of the Gateway Transportation Center where Amtrak passengers arrive. Nearby museums include the Campbell House Museum and the Soldier’s Memorial Military Museum, both located only a few minutes north of the station across the Memorial Plaza and near the Eternal Flame Park. Whatever brings you to St. Louis, there is sure to be something to interest you within minutes of your arrival.

If you’re leaving from Chicago the lowest ticket price is usually about $74, from Kansas City it’s about $75, and from Los Angeles it’s around $268.

St. Louis Union is a popular station to arrive at. You’ll find many options from here to get to your destination. Some common major cities you can get to by train from St. Louis Union are Chicago, Kansas City, and Little Rock.

Amtrak is the most commonly selected option by users. You can use our search form to find great options to Lambert-St Louis.

Our users have found train tickets to Lambert-St Louis for $16 on average this week. The price of a train ticket to Lambert-St Louis remains generally consistent for the next 3 months. We recommend booking when you can to ensure you have your desired date secured.

The distance to the center of Lambert-St Louis from either St. Louis Union station or St. Louis Gateway Station station is 12.6 mi and null, respectively.

You will need to travel 5.5 mi to get from St. Louis Union to The Pageant, 1.1 mi to get from St. Louis Union to Gateway Arch, and 0.6 mi to get from St. Louis Union to Busch Stadium.