Trains from Lincoln, NE to Kansas City, MO

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Lincoln
    Departure location: Lincoln Station - Haymarket
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $147
Train Lincoln to Kansas City: Trip Overview

Train Lincoln to Kansas City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$174
Average train trip duration18h 33m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure3:27 AM
Distance165 miles (265 km)
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Lincoln to Kansas City Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains1
Earliest and Latest Train Departures3:27AM
Minimum Price$147
Average Ticket Price$174
Minimum Trip Duration18h33m
Average Train Trip Duration18h33m
Distance165 miles (265 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lincoln - Kansas City

The average train ticket price from Lincoln to Kansas City is $174. The best way to find train tickets from Lincoln 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!

A train trip between Lincoln and Kansas City is around 18h 33m, although the fastest train will take about 18h 33m. This is the time it takes to travel the 164 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Kansas City by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

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.

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 Lincoln to Kansas City 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.

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.

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

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

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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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Train from Kansas City to Lincoln

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