Trains tickets from Washington, MO, US to Kansas City, MO

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Next departures for Washington to Kansas City on October 4
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Amtrak
Washington Station
Union StationCheapest
Amtrak
Washington Station
Union StationFastest
Amtrak
Washington Station
Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Kansas City.

Average Price$36 - $79Average Duration4h 45m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$38 - $71Average Duration4h 34m
29kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Washington to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 4 hours 34 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
4h 34mAverage Duration
$38Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington, MO, US to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$42
Average train trip duration4h 34m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure9:16am
Distance196 miles (315 km)
Latest train departure4:17pm

Washington to Kansas City Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
10/01
$39
10/02
$46
Today
$55
10/04
$35
10/05
$46
10/06
$35
10/07
$35
10/08
$35
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, MO, US to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $127 for a train ticket from Washington, MO, US to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-10-04.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Washington to Kansas City is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Kansas City you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Washington and Kansas City compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Washington to Kansas City while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Washington, MO, 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 $42 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $38. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Kansas City, MO, choose the train, as it will take you from Washington, MO, US to Kansas City, MO in about 4h 34m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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