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Trip Overview

The average train between Kansas City and Washington takes 29h 26m and the fastest train takes 29h 9m. There is at least one train per day from Kansas City to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

29h 26m
Duration
1,202 mi
Distance
$782
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Kansas City to Washington train times

Trains run once daily between Kansas City and Washington. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kansas City is at 7:01 AM which arrives into Washington at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 29h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak29h 9m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak29h 9m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak30h 9m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak30h 9m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak29h 9m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak29h 9m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak29h 9m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,202.5 mi
  • Duration: 29h 26m

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

You can take a train from Kansas City to Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 26h 11m.

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