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Trip Overview

The average train between Kansas City and Gateway Arch takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Kansas City to Gateway Arch. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 55m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
$183
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Kansas City to Gateway Arch train times

Trains run twice daily between Kansas City and Gateway Arch. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kansas City is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Gateway Arch at 10:03 PM. All services require a transfer at St. Louis and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro St. Louis5h 58m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro St. Louis5h 53m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetro St. Louis5h 58m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro St. Louis5h 53m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetro St. Louis5h 58m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro St. Louis5h 53m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetro St. Louis5h 58m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro St. Louis5h 53m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetro St. Louis5h 58m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro St. Louis5h 53m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetro St. Louis5h 58m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro St. Louis5h 53m • 1 change
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    AmtrakMetro St. Louis5h 58m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kansas City to Gateway Arch? 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 Kansas City to Gateway Arch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 280.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to St. Louis twice daily. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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