The train between Kansas City and California takes 36h 35m. There is at least one train per day from Kansas City to California. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Kansas City and California. The earliest departure is at 9:37 PM at night, and the last departure from Kansas City is at 9:37 PM which arrives into California at 8:12 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 36h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kansas City station and arriving at California station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 36h 35m.
Kansas City to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
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The distance between Kansas City and California is 2,131.7 km. The road distance is 2,885 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 35h 40m.