Trains tickets from Los Angeles, US to Kansas City, MO

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TodayJul 28
TomorrowJul 29
from $257
WedJul 30
from $308
ThuJul 31
from $308
FriAug 1
from $308
SatAug 2
from $257
SunAug 3
from $308
MonAug 4
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Trains leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Kansas City.

Bus
Average Price$121 - $353Average Duration1d 16h
55kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$140 - $373Average Duration1d 11h
198kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Los Angeles to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 7 minutes and with fares starting at just $140, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 11hAverage Duration
$140Cheapest ticket
198kgCO₂ emissions

Train Los Angeles, US to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$214
Average train trip duration1d 11h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure5:19pm
Distance1351 miles (2178 km)

Los Angeles to Kansas 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
07/26
$296
07/27
$434
Today
$359
07/29
$247
07/30
$296
07/31
$296
08/01
$296
08/02
$247
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $247

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles, US to Kansas City, MO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $247 to $1,306 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $247 which is on 2025-07-29.

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 Los Angeles and Kansas City is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Kansas City.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Kansas City you take, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Los Angeles and Kansas City compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Los Angeles to Kansas City while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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

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.

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Train from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, US

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