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

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Kansas City start from R 645. The average price for this train route is around R 716. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

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

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

The earliest train from St. Louis to Kansas City departs at 04:30. And the latest train departs at 15:11.

Train St. Louis to Kansas City from R 603 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Kansas City on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Kansas City on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h 13m	21:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Kansas City on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h 13m	21:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Kansas City on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h 13m	21:48	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h 13m	21:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Kansas City on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h 13m	21:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Kansas City on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h 13m	21:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Kansas City on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h 13m	21:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Kansas City on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	Fastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	5h 40m	13:50	Union Station	No tags
Train	15:11	Gateway Station	5h 40m	20:51	Union Station	No tags
Train	06:35	Gateway Station	15h 13m	21:48	Union Station	No tags

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

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 511, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

4h 30mAverage duration

382 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 511 - R 2 205	Average duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 645 - R 4 526	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 648 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5648 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 645

Amtrak St. Louis Kansas City recent customer reviews

Personal were great

Yvonne H.

29 March 2024

A pleasant way to travel.

Debbie W.

11 March 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO 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 St. Louis to Kansas City?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Kansas City start from R 645. The average price for this train route is around R 716. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Kansas City?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to Kansas City is 5h 40m, covering a distance of 383 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 40m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Kansas City 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 St. Louis to Kansas City?
The earliest train from St. Louis to Kansas City departs at 04:30. And the latest train departs at 15:11.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

13/12

R 603

14/12

R 792

Today

R 603

16/12

R 671

17/12

R 671

18/12

R 792

19/12

R 947

20/12

R 947

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 603

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 R 603 to R 11 783 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 R 671, which is on 2025-12-16.

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 priceR 726	Daily departures4
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 40m	Avg priceR 716	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 R 716 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 645. 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!