The average train between Kansas City and Los Angeles takes 35h 55m and the fastest train takes 35h 40m. There is at least one train per day from Kansas City to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. The earliest departure is at 9:37 PM at night, and the last departure from Kansas City is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Los Angeles at 7:57 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 35h 55m. 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 Los Angeles station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 35h 55m.
Kansas City to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
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The distance between Kansas City and Los Angeles is 2,179.5 km. The road distance is 2,885 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $430–1,100 and the journey takes 35h 40m.