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About Amtrak Missouri River Runner
Amtrak Missouri River Runner is the name of the Amtrak regional passenger train connecting Kansas City and St. Louis. Formerly part of the Missouri Service train network, the Missouri River Runner was revamped by Amtrak and the new service began operation in 2009. With a total route length of 283 miles, the train takes about 5 hours and 40 minutes to travel between Kansas City and St. Louis, stopping at 10 stations in cities such as Independence, Sedalia, and Jefferson City.
The Missouri River Runner has a daily ridership of about 500 passengers. Its coach and business class seats are arranged similar to airline seating; the Runner's coach class tickets are priced between £7.06 and £37.66. In St. Louis, the Missouri River Runner connects with Amtrak's Lincoln Service which takes passengers from St. Louis to Chicago.
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Amtrak Missouri River Runner train coverage
| Daily Trips | 27 |
| stations | 10 |
| cities | 10 |
| countries | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do Amtrak Missouri River Runner trains have WiFi?
Yes, Amtrak Missouri River Runner offers WiFi on their trains. Although most trips with Amtrak Missouri River Runner will have WiFi as advertised, some trains might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a movie just to play it safe. Amtrak Missouri River Runner WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge watch your favorite show.
Are there power points or USB points on the train?
Yes, there are power points onboard Amtrak Missouri River Runner trains. You can generally find one or two sockets per row of seats, so be a good traveller and check if your seat neighbour might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power points, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a power point USB converter that typically comes with most phones and tablets.
Since Amtrak Missouri River Runner might sometimes use replacement train vehicles, not all trips are guaranteed to have power points. We recommend to bring a power bank to charge your phone for all trips over 2 hours, just in case.
What is Amtrak Missouri River Runner's schedule?
On a typical day, Amtrak Missouri River Runner has 27 scheduled train trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.
Can you pick up will call tickets at the station?
No, Amtrak Missouri River Runner does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.
Do you need an ID to get on the train?
Yes, Amtrak Missouri River Runner requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the train. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, won’t work.
Are there toilets on Amtrak Missouri River Runner trains?
Yes, there are bathrooms on Amtrak Missouri River Runner trains. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.
Are meals or drinks offered during the trip?
Amtrak Missouri River Runner provides snacks to satisfy your hunger during your travels. Be sure to pack a credit card and some cash in case you get hungry.
Do you have to print your Amtrak Missouri River Runner ticket?
Amtrak Missouri River Runner does not require a printed ticket to board the train. Instead, an eTicket is sent to you by email when you make your reservation. You can use your smartphone to show this eTicket to the ticketing agent as you board.
Does Amtrak Missouri River Runner offer any premium features like extra legroom or movies?
Amtrak Missouri River Runner goes the extra distance to deliver premium features to its customers.
Do you find yourself squished in a regular seat or just love having extra room to sprawl out? Well you’re in luck as Amtrak Missouri River Runner offers extra legroom seating. Since there is no standard of what extra legroom is, the extra space you get may vary between train lines, but getting extra is always good.
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