- Must visit
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 on Oct 08
€44
Average ticket price on Oct 08
€100
Fastest journey on Oct 08
5 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
8 h 33 m
Trains on Oct 08
3
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO will cost around €100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
On Thu, Oct 08, we found 3 trains from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO, including 2 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 08 the direct trains cover the 383 km distance in an average of 8 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Thu, Oct 08 the slowest trains will take 14 h 18 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.
311 Missouri River Runner
319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
302 Lincoln Service · 3 Southwest Chief
311 Missouri River Runner
319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
302 Lincoln Service · 3 Southwest ChiefTrains from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €26 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 16:41. The fastest train covers the 237 miles (383 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 237 miles (383 km) |
Average train duration 7h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 4:41 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO trains for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
302 Lincoln Service · 3 Southwest Chief | 6:35 AM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 14h18 | 8:53 PM Kansas City Station, Kansas City, MO | 1 transfer | |
311 Missouri River Runner | 8:10 AM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 5h40 | 1:50 PM Kansas City Station, Kansas City, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner | 3:11 PM St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO | 5h40 | 8:51 PM Kansas City Station, Kansas City, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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.
Large encyclopedic museum known for classic and contemporary works, special exhibitions, and the iconic Shuttlecocks on its grounds.
Regional history museum in the 1911 city hall, covering Wyandotte County stories with exhibits on immigration, industry, and local life.
Historic hilltop neighborhood known for ethnic heritage, churches, murals, and some of the best skyline views in Kansas City, Kansas.
Downtown civic and entertainment district with galleries, venues, historic buildings, and regular events that showcase the city’s urban revival.
Large nature park with wooded trails, lake access, and a bison enclosure, making it one of the region’s best outdoor escapes.
Slow-smoked pork ribs with a peppery bark and tender bite. Kansas City barbecue is a regional icon known for long smoking and rich sauce options.
Burnt ends are caramelized cubes of smoked beef brisket point. They are a Kansas City specialty prized for smoky flavor, bark, and juicy texture.
Slow-smoked pulled pork, often piled on a bun and topped with sauce. It is a staple at local barbecue joints across the Kansas City area.
Legendary casual barbecue counter known for burnt ends, ribs, and brisket. Busy, no-frills, and one of the metro's most famous smokehouses.
Historic Mexican-American institution in Kansas City, Kansas, celebrated for tacos, burritos, and comforting house specialties in a casual setting.
Refined modern restaurant in Strawberry Hill with seasonal American cooking, craft cocktails, and a polished neighborhood atmosphere.
Moderate for U.S. city breaks. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than larger metros, while car travel and limited transit can add costs for visitors.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars; $1-2 or rounding up is common.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO trains use the St. Louis Station to Kansas City Station station pair. Use this guide to compare St. Louis, MO and Kansas City, MO train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
St. Louis 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: Landry's Seafood House, The Station Grille
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at St. Louis Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at St. Louis Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St. Louis Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St. Louis Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Louis Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, Courtyard St. Louis Downtown West, Drury Inn St. Louis at Union Station.
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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