Trains tickets from Kansas City, MO to New York City

TodayJul 29
TomorrowJul 30
from $406
ThuJul 31
FriAug 1
SatAug 2
SunAug 3
from $383
MonAug 4
from $434
TueAug 5
from $294

Trains leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to New York City.

Bus
Average Price$105 - $394Average Duration1d 11h
44kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$146 - $1,598Average Duration1d 11h
160kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to New York City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
1d 11hAverage Duration
$105Cheapest ticket
44kgCO₂ emissions

Train Kansas City, MO to New York City: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$296
Average train trip duration1d 11h
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure7:01am
Distance1093 miles (1762 km)
Latest train departure8:40am

Kansas City to New York City 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
07/27
$460
07/28
$460
Today
$241
07/30
$391
07/31
$241
08/01
$341
08/02
$253
08/03
$368
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to New York City was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $241

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $241 to $2,432 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $241 which is on 2025-07-31.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Kansas City and New York City is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in New York City.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to New York City, 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 New York City, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Kansas City to New York City, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from New York City to Kansas City, MO

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