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St. Louis (Region) to Kansas City trains

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Trip Overview

The train between St. Louis (Region) and Kansas City takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from St. Louis (Region) 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.

5h 40m
Duration
278 mi
Distance
$180
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

St. Louis (Region) to Kansas City train times

Trains run twice daily between St. Louis (Region) and Kansas City. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St. Louis (Region) is at 3:11 PM which arrives into Kansas City at 8:51 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St. Louis (Region) 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.

Map of how to get from St. Louis (Region) to Kansas City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 278.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between St. Louis (Region), MO, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

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

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