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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 29 atDeparture city: RiversideDeparture location: Riverside StationArrival time: August 31 atDestination city: Kansas CityDestination location: Union StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: August 29 atDeparture city: RiversideDeparture location: Riverside StationArrival time: August 31 atDestination city: Kansas CityDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Riverside to Kansas CityAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 48 minutes and with fares starting at just $150, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Riverside, CA to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview
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Based on 5422 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 $150
Riverside to Kansas City Train
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The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $169To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Riverside, CA to Kansas City, MO, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $169 to $1,138 for a train ticket from Riverside, CA to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $169 which is on 2025-08-30.
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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Kansas City 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.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Riverside and Kansas City compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
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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
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.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
What's the cheapest way to go from Riverside, CA to Kansas City, MO?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Riverside, CA and Kansas City, MO is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $177 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $150. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Kansas City, MO, choose the train, as it will take you from Riverside, CA to Kansas City, MO in about 1d 9h - that's the fastest way to get there!
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