Kansas City Loves the KC Streetcar

Kansas City is on the MOVE with the KC Streetcar.

Downtown route opened May 6, 2016.  The Main Street Extension opened October 24, 2025. The Riverfront Extension opened May 19, 2026.

Welcome to the KC Streetcar

It’s Free to Ride!

Running from the Riverfront on the north end to UMKC on the south, KC Streetcar operates 365 days year with 10  minute frequencies. The 6.5 mile fare-free rail system has 32 platform stops, offers level boarding at all streetcar stops, and connects to other RideKC bus routes. 

On the Forward Track

With streetcars arriving approximately every 10- 12 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. Ample parking along the route is available. With long service hours (especially on the weekends) you never have to worry about missing the fun OR the last streetcar back.

The KC Streetcar serves as the spine of our regions integrated transit system connecting the greater metropolitan area. 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 development.