Trains tickets from Houston, US to Kansas City (MO)

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TomorrowApr 26
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Kansas City.

Average Price$88 - $251Average Duration20h 25m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$265 - $265Average Duration2d 1h
95kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 20 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
20h 25mAverage Duration
$88Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Train Houston to Kansas City: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$265
Average train trip duration2d 1h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:55pm
Distance645 miles (1039 km)

Houston to Kansas City Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$231
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04/26
$224
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston to Kansas City was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $224

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Houston to Kansas City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $224 to $818 for a train ticket from Houston to Kansas City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $224 which is on 2025-04-26.

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 Houston 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.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Kansas City you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Houston and Kansas City, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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.

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