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California to Kansas City trains

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Trip Overview

The train between California and Kansas City takes 35h 7m. There is at least one train per day from California to Kansas City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

35h 7m
Duration
1,792 mi
Distance
$500
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

California to Kansas City train times

Trains run once daily between California and Kansas City. The earliest departure is at 5:19 PM in the evening, and the last departure from California is at 5:19 PM which arrives into Kansas City at 6:26 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 35h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from California to Kansas City? 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.

Map of how to get from California to Kansas City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,792.4 mi
  • Duration: 35h 7m

What companies run services between California, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $440–1,100 and the journey takes 35h 7m.

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