Train tickets from Rochester, NY, US to Kansas City, MO

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Next departures for Rochester to Kansas City on November 4
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Amtrak
    Louise M. Slaughter Station
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    Amtrak
      Louise M. Slaughter Station
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      Amtrak
        Louise M. Slaughter Station
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          Louise M. Slaughter Station
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            Louise M. Slaughter Station
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            We recommend taking the bus

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $164, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            1bus per day
            1d 12hAverage Duration
            923 milesDistance
            37kgCO₂ emissions
            Average Price$164 - $349Average Duration1d 12h
            37kg CO₂e
            Average Price$228 - $1,277Average Duration23h 19m
            136kg CO₂e

            Train Rochester, NY, US to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview

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            Average ticket price$335
            Average train trip duration23h 19m
            Number of daily trains1
            Earliest train departure11:29pm
            Distance924 miles (1490 km)

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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.

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

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

            Did you know?

            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

            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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