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Overview: Train from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO

	Distance	228 miles (368 km)
	Direct train	No
	Train providers	Amtrak

Trains from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO cover the 228 miles (368 km) long route with our travel partners like Amtrak. There are direct train services available.

Trains from St. Louis to Kansas City

Kansas City is home to over 400, 000, people making it the largest city in the state of Missouri. The name of the city is often abbreviated as KCMO. Kansas City has become famous for its long tradition of jazz music and barbeque. The city also has iconic fountains and a brilliant World War I museum for history lovers. Kansas City has modern transportation infrastructure including a train system that serves travelers across the country. A journey by train from St. Louis to Kansas City can be booked online any day of the week. There are two daily schedules with one train from St. Louis to Kansas City leaving in the morning and another in the afternoon. The distance between these two cities is 229 miles (368 kilometers) and it can be covered within 5 hours 40 minutes via train. Amtrak's Missouri River Runner Service operates trains from St. Louis to Kansas City. The trains depart from Gateway Station in St. Louis and arrive at Union Station in Kansas City.

Which train companies travel from St. Louis to Kansas City?

Trains from St. Louis to Kansas City are operated by Amtrak Missouri River Service. The company offers indirect connections between these two cities on a daily basis.

How long is the train ride from St. Louis to Kansas City?

A train from St. Louis to Kansas City covers a distance of 229 miles (368 kilometers) and the overall duration is 5 hours 40 minutes on a normal day. There is no direct connection as any train from St. Louis to Kansas makes stopovers on the way. The trains stop at Washington Station, Hermann Station, Kirkwood Station, Jefferson City Station, Lee's Summit Station, Independence Station and Warrensburg Station before arriving in Kansas City Station.

How many trains are there from St. Louis to Kansas City?

There are 14 trips on this route every week. Amtrak Missouri River Service provides two trips via train from St. Louis to Kansas City on a daily basis. These two trains depart from Gateway Station and arrive at Union Station in Kansas City. One train ride is available during morning hours while the other one departs during the afternoon. Therefore, passengers can pick between these two options when it comes to booking a train ride from St. Louis to Kansas City.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from St. Louis to Kansas City

Departure station:Trains depart from Gateway Station in St. Louis which is also known as The Gateway Multimodal Transportation Center. It is located in downtown St. Louis close to Scottrade Center. This is 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) away from the city center of St. Louis. The short distance makes it possible to walk within 12 minutes from Gateway Station to the city center. One can also use public transport as 18 public transit stops and stations are located nearby. The train station has a transportation center with 24-hour operations staff and security. There are facilities such as restrooms, a first class lounge, Quick-Trak kiosks, ticket sales office and payphones that can be used by passengers. Those who want a meal as they await their trip can get services from Arch City Deli, KFC and Pizza Hut Express present at the train station. Cash transactions can also be made through ATMs at the station. Short and Long-term parking is available at a fee with the most convenient lot situated directly west of the main entrance of Gateway Station. The modernization of Gateway Station makes it possible to accommodate those with limited mobility as key areas are wheelchair accessible. It is advisable for the passengers to arrive at the station at least 45 minutes before their trip for proper assistance.

Arrival station:Union Station has been serving passengers in Kansas City for over 100 years. It is located 2 miles (3 kilometers) from the city center. Kansas City's bus system offers rides from Union Station to the city center. Transit lines operating along this route include bus numbers 51, 519, 77 and MMAX. One can also travel via taxi or Kansas City Streetcar. Union Station opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at midnight every day. It is very active because of world-class activities hosted in the station such as art exhibitions. Short term parking is available in the station with the first 30 minutes being provided free of charge. Amenities in the train station include restrooms, an ATM, payphones, vending machines, Quick-Trak kiosks and a ticket sales office. The restrooms, elevators, and ticket sales offices are wheelchair accessible. Those with limited mobility can therefore access key areas of the train station.

FAQs: Trains from St. Louis, MO to Independence, MO

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