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New York to Kansas City trains

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Trip Overview

The train between New York and Kansas City takes 31h 8m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from New York to Kansas City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

31h 8m
Duration
1,391 mi
Distance
$903
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

New York to Kansas City train times

Trains run 6 times a week between New York and Kansas City. The earliest departure is at 3:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from New York is at 3:40 PM which arrives into Kansas City at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 31h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York to Kansas City? 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: 1,390.9 mi
  • Duration: 31h 8m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 27h 55m.

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