Train tickets from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX, US

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Next departures for Kansas City to Austin on November 21
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Union Station
Austin, TXCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Union Station
Austin, TXNo tags
Amtrak
Union Station
Austin, TXNo tags
Amtrak
Union Station
Austin, TXNo tags
Amtrak
Union Station
Austin, TXNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Austin

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 17 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
17h 5mAverage Duration
639 milesDistance
26kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$96 - $297Average Duration17h 5m
26kg CO₂e
Average Price$149 - $382Average Duration1d 9h
93kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX, US by train

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
11/17
$160
11/18
$151
Today
$213
11/20
No data
11/21
$224
11/22
$268
11/23
$187
11/24
$248
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $151

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 Austin, TX, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $151 to $956 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $187 which is on 2025-11-23.

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