United StatesUnited StatesKansas City to Los Angeles shipping route.
2,786 km by rail, about 3.9 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Kansas City and Los Angeles
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
Kansas CityRailLos AngelesRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,786 km (1,731 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,180 km |
| Transit time | 3.9 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Kansas City to Los Angeles shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Kansas City, United States to Los Angeles, United States runs 2,786 km on the freight network, heading west. The straight line between the cities is 2,180 km, the track adds 28%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.9 days. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Kansas City and Los Angeles.
By road the same trip is 2,604 km and takes a truck about 2.8 days.
Of 17 rail routes from Kansas City in this directory, Los Angeles is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations: Mexico City (2,782 km), New York (2,059 km) and Montreal (1,980 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Kansas City to Los Angeles?
2,786 km by rail (2,180 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Kansas City to Los Angeles?
About 3.9 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Los Angeles to Kansas City has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.