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How to get to Kirkwood by train
| Routes | 8 |
| Trips per day | 16 |
| train lines | 2 |
| Stations | 1 |
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What train companies travel to Kirkwood, Missouri?
Train companies serving Kirkwood
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 51 | 8h 20m | $59.53 |
| Amtrak Missouri River Runner | 9 | 1h 42m | $19.72 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
Amtrak Missouri River Runner is a daily passenger train service operated by Amtrak across Missouri. The 283-mile full journey runs alongside the Missouri River, providing excellent views for the journey. The Missouri Runner offers both standard and business-class tickets, and all passengers can enjoy onboard WiFi and a cafe service with food and drinks for sale.
Which train carrier has the best service to Kirkwood?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Kirkwood by train with Amtrak Missouri River Runner giving them a 4.3 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Missouri River Runner had the most comfortable train service to Kirkwood taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Missouri River Runner offers. They rate Amtrak Missouri River Runner a 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Kirkwood punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Missouri River Runner has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Kirkwood, rating them a 4.4 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main train station in Kirkwood is 110 W Argonne Dr. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Kirkwood.
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Warrensburg | 3h 50m | $44.40 |
| Lee's Summit | 4h 32m | $39.57 |
| Jefferson City | 2h 0m | $23.52 |
| Chicago | 9h 4m | $68.63 |
| Independence | 4h 49m | $43.35 |
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