KC Streetcar

KC Streetcar
A streetcar leaves Union Station, northbound.
Overview
OwnerCity of Kansas City
LocaleKansas City, Missouri, US
Transit typeStreetcar
Number of lines1
Line number601
Number of stations10 (8 under construction)
Daily ridership4,393
Annual ridership1,856,129
Websitekcstreetcar.org
Operation
Began operationMay 6, 2016
Operator(s)Kansas City Streetcar Authority
CharacterStreet running
Number of vehicles14 CAF Urbos 3s
Train length3
Headway10-15 minutes
Technical
System length2.2 mi (3.5 km)
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
ElectrificationOverhead line, 750 V DC

The KC Streetcar is a one-route streetcar system in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Construction began in May 2014, and service began on May 6, 2016. The KC Streetcar is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area's integrated public transit brand RideKC, and is operated by the Kansas City Streetcar Authority. It is free to ride, as it is funded by a transportation development district. As of February 2025, the KC Streetcar has had over 15 million rides since its opening in 2016. The initial line is 2.2 miles (3.5 km) long, and construction began in 2022 for extensions north to the riverfront and south to the University of Missouri-Kansas City. In the RideKC system, the KC Streetcar is internally designated as route 601.