How much is the train ticket from Kansas City to Newark?

The cheapest train tickets from Kansas City to Newark start from R 3 894. The average price for this train route is around R 9 070. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Kansas City to Newark?

The average train journey time from Kansas City to Newark is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1746 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Kansas City to Newark 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 Newark?

The earliest train from Kansas City to Newark departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 07:01.

Train Kansas City to Newark from R 4 363 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Kansas City to Newark on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 14h	22:03	Penn Station	Cheapest
	Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 8h	16:30	Penn Station	Fastest
	Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 14h	22:03	Penn Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 10h	18:45	Penn Station	No tags
	Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 8h	16:30	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Newark on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 8h	16:30	Penn Station	CheapestFastest
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 8h	16:30	Penn Station	No tags
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 8h	16:30	Penn Station	No tags
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 11h	19:03	Penn Station	No tags
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 11h	19:03	Penn Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Newark on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 14h	22:03	Penn Station	Cheapest
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 8h	16:30	Penn Station	Fastest
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 14h	22:03	Penn Station	No tags
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 8h	16:30	Penn Station	No tags
Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 8h	16:30	Penn Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 9:07 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Kansas City to Newark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 486, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 7hAverage duration

1746 kmDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 486 - R 7 970	Average duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 894 - R 28 043	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 159kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 R 3 894

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 Newark, NJ by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Kansas City to Newark?
The cheapest train tickets from Kansas City to Newark start from R 3 894. The average price for this train route is around R 9 070. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Kansas City to Newark?
The average train journey time from Kansas City to Newark is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1746 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Kansas City to Newark 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 Newark?
The earliest train from Kansas City to Newark departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 07:01.

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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11/12

R 22 211

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R 21 280

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R 7 105

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R 5 657

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R 5 881

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The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Newark, NJ was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 5 657

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 Newark, NJ as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 5 657 to R 25 039 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 5 657, which is on 2025-12-15.