How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Kansas City?

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Kansas City start from $38. The average price for this train route is around $42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Kansas City?

The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Kansas City is 5h 40m, covering a distance of 238 miles (383 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 40m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

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

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

The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Kansas City at 4:30am. And the latest train departs at 3:11pm.

Train St. Louis to Kansas City from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Kansas City on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	5h 40m	8:51pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	5h 40m	1:50pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	5h 40m	1:50pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	5h 40m	8:51pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	15h 13m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Kansas City on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	5h 40m	8:51pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	5h 40m	1:50pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	5h 40m	1:50pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	5h 40m	8:51pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	15h 13m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Kansas City on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	5h 40m	8:51pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	5h 40m	1:50pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	5h 40m	1:50pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	5h 40m	8:51pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	15h 13m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Kansas City on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	5h 40m	1:50pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	5h 40m	1:50pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	5h 40m	8:51pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	5h 40m	8:51pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	15h 13m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Kansas City on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	5h 40m	1:50pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	5h 40m	1:50pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	5h 40m	8:51pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	5h 40m	8:51pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	15h 13m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Kansas City on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	5h 40m	1:50pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	5h 40m	8:51pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	5h 40m	8:51pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	15h 13m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	15h 13m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Kansas City on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	5h 40m	1:50pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	5h 40m	1:50pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	5h 40m	8:51pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	3:11pm	Gateway Station	5h 40m	8:51pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:35am	Gateway Station	15h 13m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags

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

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 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

237 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $129	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $264	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $38

Amtrak St. Louis Kansas City recent customer reviews

Personal were great

Yvonne H.

March 29, 2024

A pleasant way to travel.

Debbie W.

March 11, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO by train

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

How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Kansas City?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Kansas City start from $38. The average price for this train route is around $42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Kansas City?
The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Kansas City is 5h 40m, covering a distance of 238 miles (383 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 40m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the St. Louis to Kansas City route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from St. Louis to Kansas City?
The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Kansas City at 4:30am. And the latest train departs at 3:11pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/10

$39

12/11

$35

Today

$35

12/13

$35

12/14

$46

12/15

$35

12/16

$39

12/17

$39

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Dec 11, 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, MO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $594 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-12-13.

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

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4h 30m	Avg Price$43	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 40m	Avg Price$42	Daily Departures2

The best way to travel between St. Louis and Kansas City, MO is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $42 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $38. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Kansas City, MO, choose the train, as it will take you from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO in about 4h 30m - that's the fastest way to get there!