How much does a train ticket from Kansas City to Houston cost?

The average train ticket price from Kansas City to Houston is $241. The best way to find train tickets from Kansas City to Houston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Kansas City to Houston?

A train trip between Kansas City and Houston is around 2d 2h, although the fastest train will take about 2d 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 646 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Kansas City and Houston?

The number of trains from Kansas City to Houston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Kansas City to Houston by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Kansas City to Houston?

When taking the train from Kansas City to Houston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Once in Houston, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Downtown Houston, NASA Johnson Space Center, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Houston Zoo, Discovery Green Parks.

Train Kansas City to Houston from $197 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Kansas City to Houston on August 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:01am	Union Station	1d 6h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		7:01am	Union Station	1d 6h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Houston on August 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:01am	Union Station	1d 6h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		7:01am	Union Station	1d 6h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Houston on August 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:40am	Union Station	2d 2h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
7:01am	Union Station	1d 6h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
8:40am	Union Station	2d 2h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
8:40am	Union Station	2d 2h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
7:01am	Union Station	1d 6h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Houston on August 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:01am	Union Station	1d 6h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		7:01am	Union Station	1d 6h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Houston on August 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:40am	Union Station	2d 2h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
7:01am	Union Station	1d 6h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
8:40am	Union Station	2d 2h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
8:40am	Union Station	2d 2h	11:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
7:01am	Union Station	1d 6h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Houston on August 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:01am	Union Station	1d 6h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		7:01am	Union Station	1d 6h	1:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Houston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$88 - $370	Average Duration19h 15m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$201 - $355	Average Duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 19 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

19h 15mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest ticket

26kgCO₂ emissions

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

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$241

Average train trip duration2d 2h

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure8:40am

Distance645 miles (1039 km)

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,420 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5420 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $201

Greyhound Kansas City Houston recent customer reviews

Groom your buses some very unpleasant stench. Your cubicle stop at Houston is filthy dirty and smelly

Susan W.

February 27, 2020

No wifi service in any bus

Chandrika D.

July 5, 2017

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Kansas City to Houston 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

08/22

$259

08/23

$335

Today

$231

08/25

$299

08/26

$267

08/27

$250

08/28

$359

08/29

$231

The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Houston, US was searched and found on Aug 24, 2025 with a price of $231

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 Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $231 to $924 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $231 which is on 2025-08-29.

About Train Travel

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Houston 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.

By choosing the train between Kansas City and Houston, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

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.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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