Kansas City, KS to Washington, DC train

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Kansas City, KS to Washington, DC

Trains from Kansas City, KS to Washington, DC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 30h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $215 (€191) but you can travel from only $74 (€65) 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 $74 (€65)

Distance

940 miles (1513 km)

Average train duration

30h 9m

Cheapest ticket price

$215 (€191)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

29h 4m

First train

07:01

Last train

16:05

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $74 (€65)

Train companies: Amtrak from Kansas City, KS to Washington, DC trains

Find the best trains between Kansas City, KS and Washington, DC with Omio's travel partners Amtrak from $207 (€184). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Kansas City, KS and Washington, DC, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Amtrak from Kansas City, KS to Washington, DC train information:

Average Duration: 28 h 37 min
Cheapest Price: $207

FAQs: Trains from Kansas City, KS to Washington, DC

FAQs: Travel by train from Kansas City, KS to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC.

Cheap train tickets from Kansas City, KS to Washington, DC can start from as little as $215 (€191) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Kansas City, KS to Washington, DC is $474 (€421); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Kansas City, KS to Washington, DC is 29 h 4 min to travel the 938 mile (1513 km) long journey, with around there are 2 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Kansas City, KS to Washington, DC leaves at 7: 01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Kansas City, KS to Washington, DC leaves at 4: 05 PM.

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

Take the Kansas City, KS to Washington, DC train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route between Kansas City, KS and Washington, DC as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month for a train from Kansas City, KS to Washington, DC is April.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kansas City, KS and Washington, DC including taking a bus, train or flight.