Trains tickets from Detroit (MI) to Kansas City (MO)

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Kansas City.

Average Price$77 - $300Average Duration22h 35m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$146 - $314Average Duration16h 22m
94kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 22 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
22h 35mAverage Duration
$77Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Train Detroit to Kansas City: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$197
Average train trip duration16h 22m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:26am
Distance643 miles (1036 km)

Detroit to Kansas City Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Detroit and Kansas City is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Kansas City.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Kansas City, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Detroit and Kansas City compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Detroit to Kansas City while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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