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Lee's Summit to Washington Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Lee's Summit to Washington. Traveling by train from Lee's Summit to Washington usually takes 3 hours and 45 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Missouri River Runner train can make the trip in 3 hours and 43 minutes.
| Distance | 183 mi (295 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 43m |
| Lowest price | CHF 22.36 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Missouri River Runner |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Lee's Summit to Washington?
2 train services operate from Lee's Summit to Washington. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 3h 47m | CHF 35.14 |
| Amtrak Missouri River Runner | 1 | 3h 44m | CHF 37.70 |
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 Washington every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from CHF 22.
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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Lee's Summit to Washington
The distance between Lee's Summit and Washington is approximately 183 miles, or 295 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 45 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 43 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Lee's Summit to Washington on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
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 Washington 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 Washington to Lee's Summit.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Lee's Summit?
Main departure station: 217 SW Main St
There is one train station in Lee's Summit.
All train stations in Lee's Summit:
217 SW Main St
Where is the train station in Washington?
Main arrival station: 301 W Front St
Washington has one train station.
All train stations in Washington:
301 W Front St
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