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Trip Overview

The train between Kansas City and Boston takes 34h 52m. There is at least one train per day from Kansas City to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

34h 52m
Duration
1,449 mi
Distance
$932
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Kansas City to Boston train times

Trains run once daily between Kansas City and Boston. The service departs Kansas City at 8:40 AM in the morning, which arrives into Boston at 20:32:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 34h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kansas City to Boston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,449.2 mi
  • Duration: 34h 52m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Kansas City to Boston via Chicago Union Station in around 30h 43m.

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