Trains tickets from Riverside, CA to Kansas City, MO

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: Riverside Station
    Arrival time: July 3 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 1 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: Riverside Station
    Arrival time: July 3 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to Kansas City.

Bus
Average Price$231 - $308Average Duration1d 16h
53kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$214 - $1,180Average Duration1d 9h
192kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Riverside to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $231, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 16hAverage Duration
$231Cheapest ticket
53kgCO₂ emissions

Train Riverside to Kansas City: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$257
Average train trip duration1d 9h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:38pm
Distance1307 miles (2107 km)

Riverside to Kansas City Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/26
$296
06/27
No data
Today
$205
06/29
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06/30
No data
07/01
$247
07/02
$205
07/03
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Riverside to Kansas City was searched and found on Jun 28, 2025 with a price of $205

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

You can expect to pay from $205 to $1,138 for a train ticket from Riverside to Kansas City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $205 which is on 2025-07-02.

About Train Travel

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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.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Riverside to Kansas City.

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.

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Train from Kansas City to Riverside

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