Train from San Antonio, US to Kansas City, MO: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from San Antonio to Kansas City on 10 December
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Amtrak
San Antonio Station
Union StationCheapestFastest
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San Antonio Station
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San Antonio Station
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San Antonio Station
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San Antonio Station
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Antonio to Kansas City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 18 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 859, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
18h 10mAverage duration
1134 kmDistance
28kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 859 - R 5 503Average duration18h 10m
28kg CO₂e
Average priceR 2 643 - R 12 789Average duration1d 14h
103kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Antonio, US to Kansas City, MO 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 San Antonio to Kansas City?

    The cheapest train tickets from San Antonio to Kansas City start from R 2 643. The average price for this train route is around R 3 595. 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 San Antonio to Kansas City?

    The average train journey time from San Antonio to Kansas City is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 1133 km. The quickest train can get you there in 23h 38m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from San Antonio to Kansas City departs at 06:48. And the latest train departs at 06:48.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
05/12
R 3 089
06/12
R 2 950
Today
R 2 776
08/12
No data
09/12
No data
10/12
R 2 551
11/12
R 2 360
12/12
R 2 742
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 360

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 360 to R 11 815 for a train ticket from San Antonio, US to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 360, which is on 2025-12-11.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Antonio, US to Kansas City, MO?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Antonio, US and Kansas City, MO is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 3 595 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 2 643. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Kansas City, MO, choose the train, as it will take you from San Antonio, US to Kansas City, MO in about 18h 10m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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