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Trains from Seattle to Kansas City

🚆 Embark on a scenic train journey from Seattle to Kansas City spanning over 2 days and 19 hours covering a distance of 2,756 miles with 2 transfers. 🌆 Enjoy the first leg onboard the Empire Builder departing from King Street Station, taking you towards Chicago Union Station in approximately 1 day and 22 hours, offering picturesque views along the way. 🛤️ Continue your adventure with transfers to St. Louis Gateway Transportation Center and eventually reaching Kansas City Station on the Missouri River Runner after about 5 hours and 40 minutes, concluding your unique cross-country train expedition.

Where to stay in Kansas City

There are over 225 hotels to stay in Kansas City. Prices range from $40 per night.

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  • To travel from Seattle to Kansas City by train, you can use the Amtrak service. The journey consists of three steps with two transfers. The first leg of the trip is on the Empire Builder train departing from King Street Station in Seattle and arriving at Chicago Union Station. The second leg involves the Lincoln Service train from Chicago to St. Louis, and the final leg is on the Missouri River Runner train from St. Louis to Kansas City. Amtrak is the agency providing the train services for this route.
  • The fastest train route between Seattle and Kansas City is operated by Amtrak. This route involves two transfers: first from the Empire Builder train at Chicago Union Station to the Lincoln Service train bound for St. Louis, and then onto the Missouri River Runner train to Kansas City. While this journey takes 2 days and 19 hours to complete, the segment from St. Louis to Kansas City is the quickest leg, lasting approximately 5 hours and 40 minutes. Amtrak provides efficient and convenient train services for travelers making the trip between these two cities.
  • There are three trains involved in the journey from Seattle to Kansas City. The first train, the Empire Builder, runs from Seattle to Chicago Union Station. The second train, the Lincoln Service, connects Chicago to St. Louis. Finally, the third train, the Missouri River Runner, operates from St. Louis to Kansas City. These three train services, all operated by Amtrak, make up the route from Seattle to Kansas City, with a total travel time of 2 days and 19 hours.
  • The first train of the journey from Seattle to Kansas City is the Empire Builder, which departs from King Street Station in Seattle. The departure time of the Empire Builder may vary, so it is advisable to check the schedule on the official Amtrak website. The last train of the day, the Missouri River Runner from St. Louis to Kansas City, typically operates in the late afternoon or early evening. For specific departure times and schedules, it is recommended to visit the Amtrak website or contact their customer service.
  • There are no direct train trips each day between Seattle and Kansas City. The journey from Seattle to Kansas City requires two transfers, first in Chicago and then in St. Louis. The total travel time is approximately 2 days and 19 hours, covering a distance of 2,756 miles. Passengers will need to change trains at each transfer point as part of the multi-leg journey provided by Amtrak.

Will you be returning to Seattle by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Kansas City to Seattle

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