Trains tickets from St Louis to Kansas City (MO)

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from $38
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from $42
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from St Louis to Kansas City.

Average Price$38 - $106Average Duration4h 30m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$38 - $287Average Duration5h 40m
35kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from St Louis to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
4h 30mAverage Duration
$38Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Train St Louis to Kansas City: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$49
Average train trip duration5h 40m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:35am
Distance238 miles (383 km)
Latest train departure3:11pm

St Louis to Kansas City Train

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

Best price found
05/21
$39
05/22
$39
Today
$55
05/24
No data
05/25
$39
05/26
$35
05/27
No data
05/28
$39
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St Louis to Kansas City was searched and found on May 26, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $552 for a train ticket from St Louis to Kansas City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-05-26.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Kansas City, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

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

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Did you know?

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.

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.

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!

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