The average train between Kansas City and Santa Monica takes 37h 43m and the fastest train takes 37h 42m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Kansas City to Santa Monica. 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 5 times a week between Kansas City and Santa Monica. 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 Santa Monica at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 37h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Kansas City station and arriving at Santa Monica station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 43m.
Kansas City to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between Kansas City and Santa Monica is 2,202.1 km. The road distance is 2,912 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 35h 40m.