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.

Welcome to the KC Streetcar

It’s Free to Ride!

Running from the River Market 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. Shop local produce, couture, antiques and KC memorabilia; enjoy the commute between work and home; bask in the culture of art galleries, events, concerts and plays; satisfy your hunger/thirst/cravings with a variety of culinary offerings … it’s all part of a normal day in the heart of Kansas City!

On the Forward Track

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. 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 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!