How much is the train ticket from Kansas City to Houston?

The cheapest train tickets from Kansas City to Houston start from R 3 548. The average price for this train route is around R 4 300. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Kansas City to Houston is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 1039 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Kansas City to Houston route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Kansas City to Houston departs at 08:40. And the latest train departs at 08:40.

Train Kansas City to Houston from R 3 408 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Kansas City to Houston on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:40	Union Station	2d 2h	11:10	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
07:01	Union Station	1d 6h	13:15	Amtrak Station	Fastest
08:40	Union Station	2d 2h	11:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
08:40	Union Station	2d 2h	11:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
07:01	Union Station	1d 6h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Houston on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		07:01	Union Station	1d 6h	13:15	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		07:01	Union Station	1d 6h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Houston on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:40	Union Station	2d 2h	11:10	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
07:01	Union Station	1d 6h	13:15	Amtrak Station	Fastest
08:40	Union Station	2d 2h	11:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
08:40	Union Station	2d 2h	11:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
07:01	Union Station	1d 6h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Houston on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:40	Union Station	2d 2h	11:10	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
07:01	Union Station	1d 6h	13:15	Amtrak Station	Fastest
08:40	Union Station	2d 2h	11:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
08:40	Union Station	2d 2h	11:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
07:01	Union Station	1d 6h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:21 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Kansas City to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 19 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 430, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

19h 15mAverage duration

1045 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 430 - R 6 947	Average duration19h 15m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 548 - R 8 346	Average duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5641 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 R 3 548

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 Houston, US by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Kansas City to Houston?
The cheapest train tickets from Kansas City to Houston start from R 3 548. The average price for this train route is around R 4 300. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Kansas City to Houston?
The average train journey time from Kansas City to Houston is 2d 2h, covering a distance of 1039 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Kansas City to Houston route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Kansas City to Houston?
The earliest train from Kansas City to Houston departs at 08:40. And the latest train departs at 08:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/12

R 6 366

12/12

R 4 653

Today

R 5 761

14/12

R 4 999

15/12

R 5 951

16/12

No data

17/12

R 4 844

18/12

R 5 951

The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Houston, US was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 4 653

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 Houston, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 4 653 to R 19 356 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 844, which is on 2025-12-17.