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

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TodayJul 30
from $213
TomorrowJul 31
from $234
FriAug 1
from $157
SatAug 2
from $325
SunAug 3
from $155
MonAug 4
from $179
TueAug 5
from $159
WedAug 6
from $171

Trains leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin, TX
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Austin.

Bus
Average Price$77 - $269Average Duration15h 45m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$149 - $394Average Duration1d 9h
93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to Austin

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 15 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
15h 45mAverage Duration
$77Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Train Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$204
Average train trip duration1d 9h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:40am
Distance634 miles (1022 km)

Kansas City to Austin Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/28
$204
07/29
$152
Today
$204
07/31
$224
08/01
$150
08/02
$312
08/03
$148
08/04
$171
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Aug 3, 2025 with a price of $148

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 $148 to $773 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 $148 which is on 2025-08-03.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Austin, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Kansas City and Austin, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

What's the cheapest way to go from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX, US?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Kansas City, MO and Austin, TX, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $204 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $149. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Austin, TX, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX, US in about 15h 45m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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