Trains tickets from Kansas City (MO) to Oakland

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Next departures to Oakland

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 11 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Oakland.

Average Price$122 - $559Average Duration2d 6h
60kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$225 - $532Average Duration2d
219kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train 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 $225, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
2d Average Duration
$225Cheapest ticket
219kgCO₂ emissions

Train Kansas City to Oakland: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$415
Average train trip duration2d
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure10:17pm
Distance1492 miles (2406 km)

Kansas City to Oakland Train

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

Best price found
06/05
$364
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06/11
$364
06/12
$427
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City to Oakland was searched and found on Jun 5, 2025 with a price of $364

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

You can expect to pay from $364 to $2,267 for a train ticket from Kansas City to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $364 which is on 2025-06-11.

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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.

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