Trains tickets from Kansas City, MO to Boston, MA, US

Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Boston.

Bus
Average Price$114 - $370Average Duration1d 15h
50kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$171 - $634Average Duration1d 16h
182kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to Boston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $114, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 15hAverage Duration
$114Cheapest ticket
50kgCO₂ emissions

Train Kansas City, MO to Boston, MA, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$366
Average train trip duration1d 16h
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure7:01am
Distance1241 miles (2001 km)

Kansas City to Boston Train

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

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$409
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Aug 3, 2025 with a price of $409

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 Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $409 to $1,636 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $409 which is on 2025-08-03.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Kansas City to Boston is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Boston you take, 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Kansas City and Boston, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Kansas City to Boston.

Did you know?

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.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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