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Kansas City to California trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Kansas City and California takes 35h 40m. 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.

35h 40m
Duration
1,792 mi
Distance
$500
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Kansas City to California train times

Trains run once daily between Kansas City and California. The earliest departure is at 10:17 PM at night, and the last departure from Kansas City is at 10:17 PM which arrives into California at 7:57 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 35h 40m. 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 Kansas City to California? 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: 1,792.4 mi
  • Duration: 35h 40m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $440–1,100 and the journey takes 35h 40m.

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