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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Oakland
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 2 days, 49 minutes and with fares starting at just $252, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Kansas City, MO to Oakland: Trip Overview
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Based on 5563 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 $247
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 1, 2025 with a price of $208To 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 Oakland, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $208 to $1,425 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $242 which is on 2025-11-08.
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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Oakland 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 Oakland, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Kansas City to Oakland, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Kansas City, MO to Oakland?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Kansas City, MO and Oakland is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $299 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $252. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Oakland, choose the train, as it will take you from Kansas City, MO to Oakland in about 2d - that's the fastest way to get there!
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