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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Downtown Kansas City takes 30h 28m and the fastest train takes 30h 7m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Washington to Downtown 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.

30h 28m
Duration
1,204 mi
Distance
$777
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Washington to Downtown Kansas City train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Washington and Downtown Kansas City. The service departs Washington at 3:57 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Downtown Kansas City at 21:08:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 30h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakRide KC30h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakRide KC31h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakRide KC30h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakRide KC31h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakRide KC30h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakRide KC30h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Downtown 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: 1,203.6 mi
  • Duration: 30h 28m

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

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Kansas City, and Union Station in around 26h 23m.

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