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Trip Overview

The train between St. Louis and Washington takes 28h. There is at least one train per day from St. Louis to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28h
Duration
1,049 mi
Distance
$683
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

St. Louis to Washington train times

Trains run once daily between St. Louis and Washington. The service departs St. Louis at 8:10 AM in the morning, which arrives into Washington at 13:10:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 28h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St. Louis to Washington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,048.5 mi
  • Duration: 28h

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 23h 25m.

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