Trains tickets from San Luis Obispo to Kansas City, MO

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 26 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: AMTRAK Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Kansas City.

Average Price$244 - $244Average Duration2d
59kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$222 - $222Average Duration1d 22h
213kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 2 days, 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $244, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
2d Average Duration
$244Cheapest ticket
59kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Luis Obispo to Kansas City: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$222
Average train trip duration1d 22h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:11am
Distance1451 miles (2340 km)

San Luis Obispo to Kansas City Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Kansas City was searched and found on Jun 26, 2025 with a price of $350

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

You can expect to pay from $350 to $1,228 for a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Kansas City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $350 which is on 2025-06-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Luis Obispo to Kansas City is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Kansas City, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between San Luis Obispo 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.

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

Did you know?

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.

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.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

What's the cheapest way to go from San Luis Obispo to Kansas City?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Luis Obispo and Kansas City is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $222 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $222. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Kansas City, choose the train, as it will take you from San Luis Obispo to Kansas City in about 1d 22h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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