How much does a train ticket cost from San Antonio to Kansas City?

The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Kansas City start from £114. The average price for this train route is around £176. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Antonio to Kansas City?

The average train journey time from San Antonio to Kansas City is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 703 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 23h 38m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Antonio to Kansas City route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Antonio to Kansas City?

The earliest train from San Antonio to Kansas City departs at 06:48. And the latest train departs at 06:48.

Train San Antonio to Kansas City from £117 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Antonio to Kansas City on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:48	San Antonio Station	23h 38m	06:26	Union Station	CheapestFastest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
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06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 14h	20:51	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Kansas City on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:48	San Antonio Station	23h 38m	06:26	Union Station	CheapestFastest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 14h	20:51	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Kansas City on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:48	San Antonio Station	23h 38m	06:26	Union Station	CheapestFastest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 14h	20:51	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Kansas City on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:48	San Antonio Station	23h 38m	06:26	Union Station	CheapestFastest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 14h	20:51	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 14h	20:51	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Kansas City on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:48	San Antonio Station	23h 38m	06:26	Union Station	CheapestFastest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 14h	20:51	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Kansas City on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:48	San Antonio Station	23h 38m	06:26	Union Station	CheapestFastest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 14h	20:51	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to Kansas City on 20 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:48	San Antonio Station	23h 38m	06:26	Union Station	CheapestFastest
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 7h	13:50	Union Station	No tags
06:48	San Antonio Station	1d 14h	20:51	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio to Kansas City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 18 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

18h 10mAverage duration

709 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£76 - £244	Average duration18h 10m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£114 - £566	Average duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 103kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5641 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 £109

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Antonio, US to Kansas City, MO 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 San Antonio to Kansas City?
The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Kansas City start from £114. The average price for this train route is around £176. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Antonio to Kansas City?
The average train journey time from San Antonio to Kansas City is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 703 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 23h 38m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Antonio to Kansas City route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Antonio to Kansas City?
The earliest train from San Antonio to Kansas City departs at 06:48. And the latest train departs at 06:48.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

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£195

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£173

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14/12

£125

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£128

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£128

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£136

18/12

£117

The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of £117

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

You can expect to pay from £117 to £641 for a train ticket from San Antonio, US to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £117, which is on 2025-12-18.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Antonio, US to Kansas City, MO?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time18h 10m	Avg price£186	Daily departures13
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d 14h	Avg price£176	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between San Antonio, US and Kansas City, MO is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £176 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £114. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Kansas City, MO, choose the train, as it will take you from San Antonio, US to Kansas City, MO in about 18h 10m – that's the fastest way to get there!