How much does a train ticket cost from Kansas City to St. Louis?

The cheapest train tickets from Kansas City to St. Louis start from £25. The average price for this train route is around £29. 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 St. Louis?

The average train journey time from Kansas City to St. Louis is 5h 40m, covering a distance of 238 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 40m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Kansas City to St. Louis route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Kansas City to St. Louis?

The earliest train from Kansas City to St. Louis departs at 08:40. And the latest train departs at 16:05.

Train Kansas City to St. Louis from £28 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Kansas City to St. Louis on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:05	Union Station	5h 40m	21:45	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	08:40	Union Station	5h 40m	14:20	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	16:05	Union Station	5h 40m	21:45	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to St. Louis on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	16:05	Union Station	5h 40m	21:45	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Kansas City to St. Louis on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:40	Union Station	5h 40m	14:20	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:40	Union Station	5h 40m	14:20	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:05	Union Station	5h 40m	21:45	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:05	Union Station	5h 40m	21:45	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to St. Louis on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:40	Union Station	5h 40m	14:20	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:40	Union Station	5h 40m	14:20	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:05	Union Station	5h 40m	21:45	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:05	Union Station	5h 40m	21:45	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to St. Louis on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:40	Union Station	5h 40m	14:20	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:40	Union Station	5h 40m	14:20	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:05	Union Station	5h 40m	21:45	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:05	Union Station	5h 40m	21:45	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to St. Louis on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:40	Union Station	5h 40m	14:20	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:40	Union Station	5h 40m	14:20	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:05	Union Station	5h 40m	21:45	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:05	Union Station	5h 40m	21:45	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to St. Louis on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:05	Union Station	5h 40m	21:45	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Train	08:40	Union Station	5h 40m	14:20	Gateway Station	Fastest
Train	08:40	Union Station	5h 40m	14:20	Gateway Station	No tags
Train	16:05	Union Station	5h 40m	21:45	Gateway Station	No tags

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

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 4 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

4h 15mAverage duration

237 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£28 - £97	Average duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£25 - £55	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5610 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 £25

Amtrak Kansas City St. Louis recent customer reviews

My trip back home first my ride back was cancelled and the next ride home no air conditioning it was so hot on the bus I got sick

Denita H.

16 September 2025

I enjoyed my trip! Very smooth ride, comfortable seats, lots of legroom, wide aisles, great customer service and love the cafe with very good offerings and affordable prices! Showed kindness and thoughtfulness with the disabled! Very reasonable price!

Cynthia S.

22 July 2023

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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
The cheapest train tickets from Kansas City to St. Louis start from £25. The average price for this train route is around £29. 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 St. Louis?
The average train journey time from Kansas City to St. Louis is 5h 40m, covering a distance of 238 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 40m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Kansas City to St. Louis route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Kansas City to St. Louis?
The earliest train from Kansas City to St. Louis departs at 08:40. And the latest train departs at 16:05.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

26/11

£52

27/11

£31

Today

£28

29/11

£52

30/11

£79

01/12

£28

02/12

£31

03/12

£31

The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to St. Louis was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £28

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 St. Louis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £28 to £99 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £28, which is on 2025-12-01.

What's the cheapest way to go from Kansas City, MO to St. Louis?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time4h 15m	Avg price£33	Daily departures4
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 40m	Avg price£29	Daily departures2

The best way to travel between Kansas City, MO and St. Louis is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £29 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £25. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to St. Louis, choose the train, as it will take you from Kansas City, MO to St. Louis in about 4h 15m – that's the fastest way to get there!