Trains tickets from San Marcos, TX, US to Kansas City, MO

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Marcos to Kansas City.

Average Price$143 - $186Average Duration19h 5m
27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$208 - $427Average Duration1d 5h
97kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Marcos to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 19 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $143, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
19h 5mAverage Duration
$143Cheapest ticket
27kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Marcos to Kansas City: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$217
Average train trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure8:20am
Distance663 miles (1069 km)

San Marcos to Kansas City Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$155
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$199
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Marcos to Kansas City was searched and found on Jun 19, 2025 with a price of $155

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Marcos to Kansas City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $155 to $621 for a train ticket from San Marcos to Kansas City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $199 which is on 2025-06-21.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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 Marcos 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.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Kansas City, 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 Marcos and Kansas City, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from San Marcos to Kansas City while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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.

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