Train from Philadelphia, PA to Kansas City, MO: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Philadelphia to Kansas City on 15 December
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AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
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30th Street Station
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30th Street Station
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AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
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30th Street Station
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia 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 1 day, 10 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 929, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day
1d 10hAverage duration
1668 kmDistance
42kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 929 - R 8 025Average duration1d 10h
42kg CO₂e
Average priceR 7 871 - R 9 722Average duration1d 10h
151kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Kansas City, MO by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

    The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Kansas City start from R 7 871. The average price for this train route is around R 9 064. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

    The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Kansas City is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1664 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Kansas City route?

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

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

    The earliest train from Philadelphia to Kansas City departs at 12:35. And the latest train departs at 13:03.

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