Kansas City Streetcar

Running from the River Market and Riverfront on the north end to UMKC on the south, KC Streetcar connects riders to the River Market, Downtown, Crossroads, Union Hill, Midtown, Westport, the Country Club Plaza and South Plaza with 31 platform stops and 5.7 miles of track. Visit the KC Streeetcar website.

With streetcars arriving approximately every 10-15 minutes during peak hours and fare-free, visitors and residents alike can easily explore Kansas City on their schedule using the Route Map and at-platform signage. 

Public transportation creates more vibrant, livable urban centers by attracting new residents and new jobs – which lead to significant economic growth and large investments encouraging even development. With more than $4 billion invested in downtown Kansas City already, the boundaries are limitless. Not to mention, the KC Streetcar is fun and easy to ride!

Current KC Streetcar Planning Studies

Visit the KC Streetcar website for updates and more projects. 

18th & Vine Study

KC Streetcar, in partnership with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) and the City of Kansas City, Missouri (KCMO) is conducting a feasibility study to extend the streetcar to the 18th & Vine District. This study is evaluating route options, transit demand, potential stop locations and facilitating public engagement to support future planning for an 18th & Vine Streetcar. The official study area includes Wyandotte Street to Woodland Avenue, and 17th Street to 20th Street.

NorthRail Study 

During the NorthRail Advanced Planning and Environmental Study, The Kansas City Streetcar Authority (KCSA) partnered with the City of North Kansas City, Missouri (NKC), the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), and the City of Kansas City, Missouri (KCMO) to revisit the feasibility of a streetcar over the Missouri River. The 2026 NorthRail Refresh Study evaluated river crossing options, identified a preferred alignment, and potential stop locations to connect Downtown Kansas City and North Kansas City via a modern KC Streetcar expansion.

Getting Around

RideKC Bus connections to KC Streetcar can be made many locations, including:

• River Market North
• Metro Center, connect at bus stops on 11th or 12th near Main 
• Union Station, connect at bus stops at Pershing and Main or Pershing and Grand. The Link walkway connects Crown Center and Union Station
• Armour
• Westport
• Plaza Transit Center
• UMKC

Hours of Operation

Sunday – Thursday: 5:00 a.m. – Midnight
Friday: 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Saturday: 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Plan your connecting trip at ridekc.org or use the free Transit app.

Parking Nearby

Ample parking along the route is available. Drive on over then let the KC Streetcar take you from there. And with long service hours (especially on the weekends) you never have to worry about missing the fun or the last streetcar back.