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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$575

Average price

$575

Fastest journey

1 d 11 h 47 m

Average duration

1 d 11 h 47 m

Trains per day

Distance

2147 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA will cost around $575 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $575.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA without transferring at least once.

10:17PM35h47

Kansas City, KS

10:04AMSan Diego, CA

$5751One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €311. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €311, and a train costs an average of €411.

Distance: 1334 miles (2147 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Flight	Bus
€411 Average price	€320 Average price	€311 Average price Cheapest
38h 0m Average total duration 37h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	38h 10m Average total duration 37h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular airline	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA

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Trains from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 37h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $509 (€411) but you can travel from only $385 (€311) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $385 (€311)

Distance

1334 miles (2147 km)

Average train duration

37h 30m

Cheapest ticket price

$509 (€411)

Trains per day

Fastest train

35h 47m

First train

11:03

Last train

22:17

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $385 (€311)

Train companies: Amtrak from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA trains

Find the best route from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA with Omio's train partners Amtrak! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

FAQs: Trains from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA can start from as little as $195 (€158) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA is $284 (€230); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA train travel time is 40 h 50 min for the 1331 mile (2147 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA leaves at 11: 03 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA leaves at 10: 42 PM.

There are 2 trains a day from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA, you can count on Amtrak for the best way to get you to San Diego, CA. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 42 PM.

The cheapest month for a train from Kansas City, KS to San Diego, CA is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to San Diego, CA from Kansas City, KS including taking a bus, train or flight.