Train tickets from Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures for Kansas City to San Diego on November 1
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Amtrak
    Union Station
    Old Town San DiegoNo tags
    Amtrak
      Union Station
      Santa Fe DepotNo tags
      Amtrak
        Union Station
        Old Town San DiegoNo tags
        Amtrak
          Union Station
          Santa Fe DepotNo tags
          Amtrak
            Union Station
            Old Town San DiegoNo tags

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            We recommend taking the train

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $182, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            2train per day
            1d 16hAverage Duration
            1332 milesDistance
            195kgCO₂ emissions
            Average Price$127 - $532Average Duration1d 21h
            54kg CO₂e
            Average Price$182 - $289Average Duration1d 16h
            195kg CO₂e

            Train Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

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            Average ticket price$246
            Average train trip duration1d 16h
            Number of daily trains2
            Earliest train departure10:17pm
            Distance1332 miles (2148 km)

            Kansas City to San Diego Train

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

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            10/29
            $236
            10/30
            $200
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            11/05
            $174
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $174

            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 San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

            You can expect to pay from $174 to $1,361 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $174 which is on 2025-11-05.

            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 Kansas City and San Diego is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Diego.

            Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Diego 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 San Diego, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

            Make a music playlist for your train ride from Kansas City to San Diego, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

            Did you know?

            The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

            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 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

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