Train from Kansas City, MO to Newark, NJ: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Kansas City to Newark on 5 December
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AmtrakTrain
Union Station
Penn StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Union Station
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Union Station
Penn StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Union Station
Penn StationNo tags
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Union Station
EWR Airport - AirTrain P4No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Kansas City to Newark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 504, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
1d 7hAverage duration
1746 kmDistance
44kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 2 504 - R 8 026Average duration1d 7h
44kg CO₂e
Average priceR 3 922 - R 28 241Average duration1d 10h
159kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kansas City, MO to Newark, NJ by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Kansas City to Newark?

    The cheapest train tickets from Kansas City to Newark start from R 3 922. The average price for this train route is around R 8 380. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Kansas City to Newark?

    The average train journey time from Kansas City to Newark is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1748 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Kansas City to Newark route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Kansas City to Newark?

    The earliest train from Kansas City to Newark departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 07:01.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
03/12
R 6 287
04/12
R 6 687
Today
R 7 520
06/12
No data
07/12
R 5 297
08/12
No data
09/12
R 4 394
10/12
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Newark, NJ was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 4 394

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Kansas City, MO to Newark, NJ as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 4 394 to R 38 606 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 394, which is on 2025-12-09.

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