St. Louis to Manhattan by train
Manhattan lies 1,407 km (874 mi) east of St. Louis, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 2 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,717 km (1,067 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| St. Louis | Manhattan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 279,695 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Union Station, Gateway Transportation Center, Cotton Belt Freight Depot | Harlem–125th Street station, Hudson Terminal, Marble Hill |
Clocks in Manhattan are 1 h ahead of St. Louis right now, so a 19 h 2 min journey lands 20 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from St. Louis to Manhattan
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Staying in Manhattan
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Manhattan. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (19). Across 13 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 4,764 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Manhattan from St. Louis?
1,407 km (874 mi) in a straight line, east of St. Louis; by road roughly 1,717 km (1,067 mi).
How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Manhattan by train?
About 19 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between St. Louis and Manhattan?
Manhattan is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Manhattan?
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Manhattan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.