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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: August 15 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Santa Fe DepotArrival time: August 17 atDestination city: Kansas CityDestination location: Union StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: August 15 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Old Town San DiegoArrival time: August 17 atDestination city: Kansas CityDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 15 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Santa Fe DepotArrival time: August 17 atDestination city: Kansas CityDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 15 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Old Town San DiegoArrival time: August 17 atDestination city: Kansas CityDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 15 atDeparture city: San DiegoDeparture location: Old Town San DiegoArrival time: August 17 atDestination city: Kansas CityDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to Kansas CityAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just $171, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train San Diego, CA, US to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview
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Based on 5390 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 $171
San Diego to Kansas City Train
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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of $200To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Kansas City, MO, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $200 to $1,352 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $200 which is on 2025-08-17.
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Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between San Diego and Kansas City is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Kansas City.
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.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Diego and Kansas City, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Diego to Kansas City, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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.
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.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
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