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

The average train ticket price from Austin to Kansas City is $196. The best way to find train tickets from Austin to Kansas City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Austin to Kansas City?

A train trip between Austin and Kansas City is around 1d 4h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 636 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Austin and Kansas City?

The number of trains from Austin to Kansas City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Austin to Kansas City by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Austin to Kansas City?

When taking the train from Austin to Kansas City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in Kansas City?

Once in Kansas City, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are The Money Museum, Children's Mercy Park, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Kansas City Power & Light District, Steamboat Arabia Museum.

Train Austin to Kansas City from $133 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Austin to Kansas City on October 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:24am	Austin, TX	1d 11h	8:51pm	Union Station	Cheapest
9:24am	Austin, TX	1d 4h	1:50pm	Union Station	Fastest
9:24am	Austin, TX	1d 4h	1:50pm	Union Station	No tags
9:24am	Austin, TX	1d 11h	8:51pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Austin to Kansas City on October 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:24am	Austin, TX	21h 2m	6:26am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
9:24am	Austin, TX	1d 4h	1:50pm	Union Station	No tags
9:24am	Austin, TX	1d 4h	1:50pm	Union Station	No tags
9:24am	Austin, TX	1d 4h	1:50pm	Union Station	No tags
9:24am	Austin, TX	1d 11h	8:51pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:20 AM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Kansas City

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$81 - $252	Average Duration17h 25m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$149 - $394	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 17 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

17h 25mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest ticket

26kgCO₂ emissions

Train Austin, TX, US to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$196

Average train trip duration1d 4h

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure9:24am

Distance634 miles (1022 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,519 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5519 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 $139

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

Austin to Kansas City Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/14

$159

10/15

$151

Today

$166

10/17

$296

10/18

No data

10/19

$146

10/20

$133

10/21

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The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Oct 20, 2025 with a price of $133

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

You can expect to pay from $133 to $759 for a train ticket from Austin, TX, US to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $133 which is on 2025-10-20.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Austin and Kansas City is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Kansas City.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Kansas City, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Austin and Kansas City compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Austin to Kansas City while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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