How much does a train ticket cost from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Kansas City to Philadelphia start from £138. The average price for this train route is around £255. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Kansas City to Philadelphia is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1032 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Kansas City to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

The earliest train from Kansas City to Philadelphia departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 07:01.

Train Kansas City to Philadelphia from £132 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Kansas City to Philadelphia on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 6h	14:59	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	07:01	Union Station	1d 9h	17:56	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:28 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Kansas City to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

1d 12hAverage duration

1031 milesDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£93 - £384	Average duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£138 - £1,179	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 151kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5614 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £138

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Kansas City to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Kansas City to Philadelphia start from £138. The average price for this train route is around £255. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Kansas City to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Kansas City to Philadelphia is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1032 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Kansas City to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Kansas City to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Kansas City to Philadelphia departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 07:01.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

27/11

£309

28/11

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30/11

£841

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02/12

£181

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04/12

£148

The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £148

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

You can expect to pay from £148 to £1,042 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £148, which is on 2025-12-04.