How much does a train ticket cost from Kansas City to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from Kansas City to New York City start from £112. The average price for this train route is around £214. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Kansas City to New York City?

The average train journey time from Kansas City to New York City is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1093 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Kansas City to New York City route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Kansas City to New York City?

The earliest train from Kansas City to New York City departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 08:40.

Train Kansas City to New York City from £115 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Kansas City to New York City on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 14h	22:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	08:40	Union Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 11h	19:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to New York City on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:40	Union Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	08:40	Union Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	08:40	Union Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to New York City on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:40	Union Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	08:40	Union Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	08:40	Union Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to New York City on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:40	Union Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 14h	22:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 14h	22:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to New York City on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:40	Union Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	08:40	Union Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	08:40	Union Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to New York City on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 14h	22:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	08:40	Union Station	1d 9h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 14h	22:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to New York City on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:42	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Kansas City to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

1d 10hAverage duration

1092 milesDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£83 - £376	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£112 - £1,279	Average duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 160kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,625 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5625 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £112

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kansas City, MO to New York City by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Kansas City to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from Kansas City to New York City start from £112. The average price for this train route is around £214. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Kansas City to New York City?
The average train journey time from Kansas City to New York City is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1093 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Kansas City to New York City route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Kansas City to New York City?
The earliest train from Kansas City to New York City departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 08:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

03/12

£167

04/12

£286

Today

£321

06/12

£263

07/12

£180

08/12

£180

09/12

£188

10/12

£215

The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to New York City was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £167

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

You can expect to pay from £167 to £1,815 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £180, which is on 2025-12-07.