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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
One of the nation’s leading museums on baseball’s Negro Leagues, with powerful exhibits on sport, civil rights, and Black history nearby in Missouri.


Cheapest price
$169
Average price
$172
Fastest journey
23h 40m
Average duration
30h 52m
Trains per day
2
Distance
382 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Antonio, TX to Kansas City, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $154. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $154, and a flight costs an average of $167.
Distance: 704 miles (1134 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$193 Average price Cheapest | $213 Average price | $263 Average price |
30h 52m Average total duration 30h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 30m Average total duration 15h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Antonio, TX to Kansas City, MO:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Antonio, TX to Kansas City, MO costing on average $213 (€175).
A train is $70 (€58) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Antonio, TX to Kansas City, MO costing on average $263 (€216).
Other travel options to Kansas City, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
Train takes on average 30h 22m.
The table below shows live departures for San Antonio, TX to Kansas City, MO trains for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
22 Texas Eagle · 319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner | 6:48 AM San Antonio Station, San Antonio, TX | 38h03 | 8:51 PM Kansas City Station, Kansas City, MO | 1 transfer | |
22 Texas Eagle · 822 Heartland Flyer · 8904 AMTRAK · 4 Southwest Chief | 6:48 AM San Antonio Station, San Antonio, TX | 23h40 | 6:28 AM Kansas City Station, Kansas City, MO | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from San Antonio, TX to Kansas City, MO run on average 4 times per day, taking around 30h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $154 (€126) but you can travel from only $106 (€87) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:48, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 704 miles (1134 km) distance in 23h 38m.
Distance 704 miles (1134 km) |
Average train duration 30h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $154 (€126) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 23h 38m |
First train 6:48 AM |
Last train 10:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Antonio, TX to Kansas City, MO by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kansas City, MO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most San Antonio, TX to Kansas City, MO trains use the San Antonio Station to Kansas City Station station pair. Use this guide to compare San Antonio, TX and Kansas City, MO train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
San Antonio Station is 1 km from San Antonio city centre. Public transport options include:
San Antonio Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Station Cafe, Rosario's Mexican Cafe Y Cantina
Ticket office support is available at San Antonio Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at San Antonio Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Antonio Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Antonio Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Antonio Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Convention Center, Holiday Inn Express San Antonio N-Riverwalk Area, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Downtown.
Kansas City Station is 1 km from Kansas City city centre. Public transport options include:
Kansas City Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Pierpont's at Union Station, Harvey's at Union Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Kansas City Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Kansas City Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kansas City Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kansas City Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kansas City Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, Hotel Kansas City.
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