The average train between Washington and Kansas City takes 30h 22m and the fastest train takes 29h 54m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Washington 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Washington and Kansas City. The earliest departure is at 3:57 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington is at 3:57 PM which arrives into Kansas City at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 30h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Kansas City station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 22m.
Washington to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
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The distance between Washington and Kansas City is 1,513.8 km. The road distance is 1,935 km.
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 26h 11m.
