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Kansas City to Independence train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Kansas City to Independence. The fastest takes 19 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:40 AM and the last at 4:05 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 19m
- First train
- 8:40 AM
- Last train
- 4:05 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Kansas City and arrives at Independence Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:40 AM | 8:59 AM | 19m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:05 PM | 4:24 PM | 19m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Kansas City Where you get off in Independence The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Kansas City
Where the train stops in Independence
- Independence Amtrak Station Map of Independence Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Independence to Kansas City
Questions
How long is the train from Kansas City to Independence?
The fastest direct train takes 19 minutes.
What time is the first train from Kansas City to Independence?
The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM (Daily) and the last at 4:05 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Kansas City to Independence?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Kansas City?
Trains to Independence leave from Kansas City Amtrak station.