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Trip Overview

The average train between Missouri and California takes 35h 51m and the fastest train takes 35h 50m. There is at least one train per day from Missouri to California. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

35h 51m
Duration
1,794 mi
Distance
$1,200
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Missouri to California train times

Trains run once daily between Missouri and California. The earliest departure is at 10:03 PM at night, and the last departure from Missouri is at 10:07 PM which arrives into California at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 35h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Ride KCAmtrak35h 50m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Ride KCAmtrak35h 51m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Ride KCAmtrak35h 52m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Ride KCAmtrak35h 54m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Ride KCAmtrak35h 50m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Ride KCAmtrak35h 50m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Ride KCAmtrak35h 50m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Missouri to California? 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.

Map of how to get from Missouri to California.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,793.5 mi
  • Duration: 35h 51m

What companies run services between Missouri, USA and California, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $950–1,600 and the journey takes 35h 40m.

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