The average train between Missouri and California takes 39h 53m and the fastest train takes 36h 48m. 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.
Trains run once daily between Missouri and California. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Missouri is at 9:24 PM which arrives into California at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 39h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Missouri to California. However, there are services departing from Missouri station and arriving at California station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 53m.
Missouri to California train services, operated by Ride KC, depart from Kansas City station.
Missouri to California train services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between Missouri and California is 2,307 km. The road distance is 2,886 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,200 and the journey takes 35h 40m.
