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

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Kansas City start from £29. The average price for this train route is around £32. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from St. Louis to Kansas City is 5h 40m, covering a distance of 238 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 40m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Kansas City route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Kansas City?

The earliest train from St. Louis to Kansas City departs at 04:30. And the latest train departs at 15:11.

Train St. Louis to Kansas City from £27 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Kansas City on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	Fastest
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Kansas City on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	Fastest
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Kansas City on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	Fastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h 13m	21:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Kansas City on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	Fastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h 13m	21:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Kansas City on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h 13m	21:48	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h 13m	21:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Kansas City on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	Fastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h 13m	21:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Kansas City on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h 13m	21:48	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:53 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis 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 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

4h 30mAverage duration

237 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£23 - £110	Average duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£29 - £202	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,623 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5623 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 £29

Amtrak St. Louis Kansas City recent customer reviews

Personal were great

Yvonne H.

29 March 2024

A pleasant way to travel.

Debbie W.

11 March 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Kansas City?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Kansas City start from £29. The average price for this train route is around £32. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Kansas City?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to Kansas City is 5h 40m, covering a distance of 238 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 40m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Kansas City route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Kansas City?
The earliest train from St. Louis to Kansas City departs at 04:30. And the latest train departs at 15:11.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

02/12

£30

03/12

£30

Today

£27

05/12

£27

06/12

£27

07/12

£27

08/12

£27

09/12

£30

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £27

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, MO as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £27 to £440 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £27, which is on 2025-12-05.