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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Kansas City takes 33h 43m and the fastest train takes 33h 15m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Philadelphia to Kansas City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

33h 43m
Duration
1,337 mi
Distance
$1,094
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Philadelphia to Kansas City train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Philadelphia and Kansas City. The earliest departure is at 12:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 1:33 PM which arrives into Kansas City at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 33h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetraAmtrak33h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetraAmtrak33h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetraAmtrak33h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetraAmtrak33h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetraAmtrak34h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMetraAmtrak33h 15m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Kansas City? 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: 1,337 mi
  • Duration: 33h 43m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Kansas City via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and Naperville Amtrak Station in around 30h 14m.

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