The cheapest and fastest trains from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
383 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Of the 2 trains that leave St. Louis, MO for Kansas City, MO every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 383 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £75.
Distance: 383 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price | £293 Average Price |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
302 Lincoln Service · 3 Southwest Chief | 12:35 St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 15h13 | 03:48 Kansas City Station, Kansas City, KS | 1 change | |
311 Missouri River Runner | 14:10 St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 5h40 | 19:50 Kansas City Station, Kansas City, KS | 0 changesdirect | |
319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner | 21:11 St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 5h40 | 02:51 Kansas City Station, Kansas City, KS | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO
Distance 383 km |
Average train duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 06:35 |
Last train 16:41 |
Train companies: Amtrak from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO trainsAmtrak trains will get you between St. Louis, MO and Kansas City, MO from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St. Louis, MO and Kansas City, MO
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with both short-term and long-term options.
- Landry's Seafood House
- The Station Grille
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Courtyard St. Louis Downtown West
- Drury Inn St. Louis at Union Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for Amtrak and regional trains
- Hall 2: MetroLink connections
- MetroLink: Red Line, Blue Line
- Bus: Several lines available including 40, 94, 97
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Pershing Road.
- Pierpont's at Union Station
- Harvey's at Union Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
- Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
- Hotel Kansas City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Hall 3: access to restaurants and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Streetcar: KC Streetcar
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