How much does a train ticket from St Louis to Kansas City cost?

The average train ticket price from St Louis to Kansas City is $49. The best way to find train tickets from St Louis to Kansas City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from St Louis to Kansas City?

A train trip between St Louis and Kansas City is around 5h 40m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 238 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between St Louis and Kansas City?

The number of trains from St Louis to Kansas City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from St Louis to Kansas City by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the best sights and things to do in Kansas City?

Once in Kansas City, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are The Money Museum, Children's Mercy Park, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Kansas City Power & Light District, Steamboat Arabia Museum.

Trains from St Louis to Kansas City (MO) | Amtrak

Train St Louis to Kansas City: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$49

Average train trip duration5h 40m

Number of daily trains2

Earliest train departure6:35am

Distance238 miles (383 km)

Latest train departure3:11pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,074 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5074 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $38.00

Amtrak St Louis Kansas City recent customer reviews

Personal were great

Yvonne H.

March 29, 2024

A pleasant way to travel.

Debbie W.

March 11, 2024

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

St Louis to Kansas City Train

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04/22

$35

04/23

$39

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$39

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$39

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The cheapest trip from St Louis to Kansas City was searched and found on Apr 22, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $504 for a train ticket from St Louis to Kansas City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-04-28.

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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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between St Louis and Kansas City, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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