Proposed Coast-to-Coast Amtrak Route Would Go Through Kansas City

NYC-KC-LA: The proposed 72-hour route would connect New York City to Los Angeles and aims to be operational by May 10th, 2026. The plan is backed by AmeriStarRail and has been presented to Amtrak, also known as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. The route would be privately funded through its partnerships.

On the Rails: According to the proposed plan, Kansas City would serve as a key station along the Transcontinental Chief route. To the east, a station would be located in La Plata, MO. To the West, stations would be located in Lawrence, Topeka, Newton, Hutchinson, Dodge City, and Garden City, KS.