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There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Lee's Summit to Kirkwood. Traveling by train from Lee's Summit to Kirkwood usually takes 4 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 4 hours and 31 minutes.
| Distance | 215 mi (347 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 31m |
| Lowest price | $36.00 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Missouri River Runner |
| Train lines | 2 |
Average score for trains from Lee's Summit to Kirkwood
(Based on 5 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Clean informed with arrival times/delays. Cons: Very. crowded.
5.0
Pros: Being able to enjoy reading or napping and not worry about driving. Cons: nothing. Tips: Try going by train.
5.0
Convenient & great way to travel
5.0
Pros: Space!!! Possible Internet. Time to relax. Not having to drive I-70! Cons: My particular seat was really needing new padding. Internet inconsistent. Otherwise wonderful!
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Lee's Summit to Kirkwood was $36.00. This is an excellent price given the length of the route. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 1 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around $11.27 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
2 train services operate from Lee's Summit to Kirkwood. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 4h 31m | $47.78 |
| Amtrak Missouri River Runner | 1 | 4h 32m | $38.33 |
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. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Lee's Summit to Kirkwood every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $32.
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.
The distance between Lee's Summit and Kirkwood is approximately 215 miles, or 347 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 31 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Lee's Summit to Kirkwood are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Lee's Summit at 9:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Lee's Summit twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Kirkwood with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Kirkwood to Lee's Summit.
There is one train station in Lee's Summit.
217 SW Main St
Kirkwood has one train station.
110 W Argonne Dr
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