How much is the train ticket from Kansas City to El Paso?

The cheapest train tickets from Kansas City to El Paso start from $171. The average price for this train route is around $217. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Kansas City to El Paso?

The average train ride duration from Kansas City to El Paso is 2d 5h, covering a distance of 838 miles (1351 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 15h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Kansas City to El Paso route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Kansas City to El Paso?

The earliest train departs from Kansas City to El Paso at 8:40am. And the latest train departs at 8:40am.

Train Kansas City to El Paso from $160 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Kansas City to El Paso on December 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:40am	Union Station	2d 5h	1:25pm	Union Depot	Cheapest
10:45pm	Union Station	1d 15h	1:22pm	Union Depot	Fastest
8:40am	Union Station	2d 5h	1:25pm	Union Depot	No tags
8:40am	Union Station	2d 5h	1:25pm	Union Depot	No tags
10:45pm	Union Station	1d 15h	1:22pm	Union Depot	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:47 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to El Paso

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach El Paso. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 44 minutes and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

839 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$133 - $339	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$171 - $795	Average Duration2d 5h	CO₂ emissions 123kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,644 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5644 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $171

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Kansas City, MO to El Paso, US by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Kansas City to El Paso?
The cheapest train tickets from Kansas City to El Paso start from $171. The average price for this train route is around $217. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Kansas City to El Paso?
The average train ride duration from Kansas City to El Paso is 2d 5h, covering a distance of 838 miles (1351 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 15h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Kansas City to El Paso route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Kansas City to El Paso?
The earliest train departs from Kansas City to El Paso at 8:40am. And the latest train departs at 8:40am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/12

$254

12/13

No data

Today

$238

12/15

No data

12/16

$160

12/17

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12/18

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12/19

$192

The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to El Paso, US was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $160

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 El Paso, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $160 to $1,144 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to El Paso, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $160 which is on 2025-12-16.

What's the cheapest way to go from Kansas City, MO to El Paso, US?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 9h	Avg Price$274	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 5h	Avg Price$217	Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Kansas City, MO and El Paso, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $217 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $171. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to El Paso, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Kansas City, MO to El Paso, US in about 1d 9h - that's the fastest way to get there!