Book your Amtrak ticket by calling (800) USA-RAIL.
Book your Amtrak tickets from Kansas City to St. Louis online (see Resources below) for the best deal on fares. Browse through weekly discounts and check out any monthly or seasonal fare promotions.
Buy your ticket before boarding the train at Kansas City. You will not be able to purchase tickets on board the train. All seats are reserved. Consider upgrading to first- or business-class for roomier seating, additional leg room and personal outlets.
Avoid expensive ticket fares by booking your train travel from Kansas City to St. Louis well in advance of your travel dates. Reservations can be made up to 11 months before your trip.
Eat a delicious meal or pre-boarding snack at Union Station while waiting for your train to St. Louis. There are many great restaurants located in the station with an eclectic offering of food types.
Buy a few souvenirs or interesting finds at one of the many shops located in Union Station. Remember your Kansas City experience with a unique souvenir.
Smoking is not permitted on the train at all and only on the platform during long stops when designated by the train crew.
Secure dining reservations if you'll be eating dinner on the train. Once you board the train, Amtrak crew members will verify if you want dinner reservations for dinner. Dinner is served from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Time slots are available in 15-minute segments.
Spend some time in the sightseer car for the best view of the Missouri landscape from Kansas City to St. Louis.
