Amtrak · St. Louis, MO – Kansas City, MO
Missouri River Runner Cell Service & Coverage Map
Modeled coverage on board the Missouri River Runner, St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO. On the train, AT&T has the most solid coverage at 80% of the route, ahead of Verizon (65%) and T-Mobile (59%). Amber stretches are spotty: signal often works but may drop. AT&T's longest true dead zone runs about 2 miles between Hermann and Jefferson City.
The whole line at a glance
Kansas City, MO on the left, St. Louis, MO on the right. Scroll sideways on a phone. Hover a band for its mileposts. Verizon, on the train.
Carriers compared on the train
| Carrier | Coverage mix | Solid | Spotty | 5G | Dead-zone miles | Longest gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Best on board | 80% | 19% | 56% | 4 | 1.5 mi | |
| Verizon | 65% | 31% | 15% | 12 | 4.9 mi | |
| T-Mobile | 59% | 34% | 50% | 19 | 4.9 mi |
Coverage summary
Verizon · On the train (in-vehicle model)
of the route has solid Verizon service on the train, plus 31% spotty
has modeled 5G; 11% at the faster 35/3 Mbps tier
longest dead zone (no signal in either model), between Washington and Hermann
longest unbroken covered stretch, between Jefferson City and Sedalia
- 5G NR · 35/3 Mbps 10.5%
- 5G NR · 7/1 Mbps 4.1%
- 4G LTE 50.2%
- Spotty (outdoor-strength only) 30.9%
- No modeled coverage 4.2%
Plan downloads and calls around Washington–Hermann (6.8 mi without coverage), Hermann–Jefferson City (5.0 mi without coverage).
Verizon · Outdoor model
of the route has solid Verizon service outdoors
has modeled 5G; 36% at the faster 35/3 Mbps tier
longest dead zone (no signal in either model), between Washington and Hermann
longest unbroken covered stretch, between Sedalia and Warrensburg
- 5G NR · 35/3 Mbps 35.9%
- 5G NR · 7/1 Mbps 11.8%
- 4G LTE 48.1%
- No modeled coverage 4.2%
Plan downloads and calls around Washington–Hermann (6.8 mi without coverage), Hermann–Jefferson City (5.0 mi without coverage).
AT&T · On the train (in-vehicle model)
of the route has solid AT&T service on the train, plus 19% spotty
has modeled 5G; 43% at the faster 35/3 Mbps tier
longest dead zone (no signal in either model), between Hermann and Jefferson City
longest unbroken covered stretch, between Kirkwood and Washington
- 5G NR · 35/3 Mbps 43.3%
- 5G NR · 7/1 Mbps 12.3%
- 4G LTE 24.3%
- Spotty (outdoor-strength only) 18.8%
- No modeled coverage 1.3%
Plan downloads and calls around Hermann–Jefferson City (3.2 mi without coverage).
AT&T · Outdoor model
of the route has solid AT&T service outdoors
has modeled 5G; 57% at the faster 35/3 Mbps tier
longest dead zone (no signal in either model), between Hermann and Jefferson City
longest unbroken covered stretch, between Sedalia and Warrensburg
- 5G NR · 35/3 Mbps 56.8%
- 5G NR · 7/1 Mbps 27.6%
- 4G LTE 13.9%
- No modeled coverage 1.6%
Plan downloads and calls around Hermann–Jefferson City (3.1 mi without coverage), Lee's Summit–Independence (0.8 mi without coverage).
T-Mobile · On the train (in-vehicle model)
of the route has solid T-Mobile service on the train, plus 34% spotty
has modeled 5G; 38% at the faster 35/3 Mbps tier
longest dead zone (no signal in either model), between Hermann and Jefferson City
longest unbroken covered stretch, near Sedalia, MO
- 5G NR · 35/3 Mbps 37.5%
- 5G NR · 7/1 Mbps 12.3%
- 4G LTE 9.6%
- Spotty (outdoor-strength only) 33.6%
- No modeled coverage 7.0%
Plan downloads and calls around Hermann–Jefferson City (10.6 mi without coverage), Washington–Hermann (5.8 mi without coverage), Warrensburg–Lee's Summit (1.4 mi without coverage).
T-Mobile · Outdoor model
of the route has solid T-Mobile service outdoors
has modeled 5G; 72% at the faster 35/3 Mbps tier
longest dead zone (no signal in either model), between Hermann and Jefferson City
longest unbroken covered stretch, between Jefferson City and Sedalia
- 5G NR · 35/3 Mbps 72.2%
- 5G NR · 7/1 Mbps 16.1%
- 4G LTE 4.0%
- No modeled coverage 7.7%
Plan downloads and calls around Hermann–Jefferson City (12.0 mi without coverage), Washington–Hermann (6.0 mi without coverage), Warrensburg–Lee's Summit (1.7 mi without coverage).
Station to station
In timetable order from St. Louis, MO. Distances are along the track. Follows the carrier and model selected on the map.
| Segment | Miles | Coverage mix | Solid | 5G | Longest gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis → Kirkwood | 13 | 94% | 32% | — | |
| Kirkwood → Washington | 38 | 62% | 13% | — | |
| Washington → Hermann | 26 | 11% | 0% | 4.9 mi | |
| Hermann → Jefferson City | 44 | 13% | 3% | 1.3 mi | |
| Jefferson City → Sedalia | 63 | 86% | 10% | — | |
| Sedalia → Warrensburg | 30 | 90% | 34% | — | |
| Warrensburg → Lee's Summit | 41 | 86% | 12% | — | |
| Lee's Summit → Independence | 13 | 74% | 32% | — | |
| Independence → Kansas City | 10 | 100% | 53% | — |
| Segment | Miles | Coverage mix | Solid | 5G | Longest gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis → Kirkwood | 13 | 100% | 88% | — | |
| Kirkwood → Washington | 38 | 100% | 45% | — | |
| Washington → Hermann | 26 | 74% | 12% | 4.9 mi | |
| Hermann → Jefferson City | 44 | 89% | 10% | 1.3 mi | |
| Jefferson City → Sedalia | 63 | 100% | 45% | — | |
| Sedalia → Warrensburg | 30 | 100% | 80% | — | |
| Warrensburg → Lee's Summit | 41 | 100% | 54% | — | |
| Lee's Summit → Independence | 13 | 100% | 95% | — | |
| Independence → Kansas City | 10 | 100% | 100% | — |
| Segment | Miles | Coverage mix | Solid | 5G | Longest gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis → Kirkwood | 13 | 100% | 100% | — | |
| Kirkwood → Washington | 38 | 84% | 71% | 0.4 mi | |
| Washington → Hermann | 26 | 62% | 15% | — | |
| Hermann → Jefferson City | 44 | 41% | 21% | 1.5 mi | |
| Jefferson City → Sedalia | 63 | 87% | 51% | — | |
| Sedalia → Warrensburg | 30 | 91% | 69% | — | |
| Warrensburg → Lee's Summit | 41 | 94% | 71% | — | |
| Lee's Summit → Independence | 13 | 100% | 87% | — | |
| Independence → Kansas City | 10 | 100% | 91% | — |
| Segment | Miles | Coverage mix | Solid | 5G | Longest gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis → Kirkwood | 13 | 100% | 100% | — | |
| Kirkwood → Washington | 38 | 99% | 92% | 0.4 mi | |
| Washington → Hermann | 26 | 100% | 61% | — | |
| Hermann → Jefferson City | 44 | 93% | 63% | 1.5 mi | |
| Jefferson City → Sedalia | 63 | 100% | 80% | 0.3 mi | |
| Sedalia → Warrensburg | 30 | 100% | 98% | — | |
| Warrensburg → Lee's Summit | 41 | 100% | 100% | — | |
| Lee's Summit → Independence | 13 | 94% | 94% | 0.8 mi | |
| Independence → Kansas City | 10 | 100% | 100% | — |
| Segment | Miles | Coverage mix | Solid | 5G | Longest gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis → Kirkwood | 13 | 96% | 79% | — | |
| Kirkwood → Washington | 38 | 68% | 54% | 1.1 mi | |
| Washington → Hermann | 26 | 20% | 15% | 1.7 mi | |
| Hermann → Jefferson City | 44 | 25% | 19% | 4.9 mi | |
| Jefferson City → Sedalia | 63 | 83% | 65% | — | |
| Sedalia → Warrensburg | 30 | 67% | 65% | — | |
| Warrensburg → Lee's Summit | 41 | 48% | 39% | 0.9 mi | |
| Lee's Summit → Independence | 13 | 71% | 71% | 0.5 mi | |
| Independence → Kansas City | 10 | 100% | 100% | — |
| Segment | Miles | Coverage mix | Solid | 5G | Longest gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis → Kirkwood | 13 | 100% | 100% | — | |
| Kirkwood → Washington | 38 | 96% | 94% | 1.4 mi | |
| Washington → Hermann | 26 | 77% | 70% | 1.8 mi | |
| Hermann → Jefferson City | 44 | 73% | 63% | 4.9 mi | |
| Jefferson City → Sedalia | 63 | 100% | 97% | — | |
| Sedalia → Warrensburg | 30 | 100% | 96% | — | |
| Warrensburg → Lee's Summit | 41 | 96% | 93% | 1.0 mi | |
| Lee's Summit → Independence | 13 | 96% | 96% | 0.5 mi | |
| Independence → Kansas City | 10 | 100% | 100% | — |
Missouri River Runner cell service FAQ
Does the Missouri River Runner have cell service?
For most of the trip, yes. Inside the train, solid coverage (the FCC's in-vehicle model) reaches 80% for AT&T, 65% for Verizon, 59% for T-Mobile of the 278-mile route from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO. Much of the rest is spotty rather than dead: AT&T has some signal on 99%, Verizon has some signal on 96%, T-Mobile has some signal on 93%.
Which carrier is best on the Missouri River Runner?
AT&T has the most modeled on-train coverage (80%), with 5G on 56% of the route. Verizon covers 65% and T-Mobile covers 59%.
Where is the longest dead zone on the Missouri River Runner?
AT&T: about 2 miles between Hermann and Jefferson City. Verizon: about 5 miles between Washington and Hermann. T-Mobile: about 5 miles between Hermann and Jefferson City.
Does Amtrak Wi-Fi work on the Missouri River Runner?
Amtrak Wi-Fi relies on cellular networks, so it generally weakens or drops in the same places your phone does. Expect it to be unreliable through the dead zones shown on this map.
How accurate is this coverage map?
It reflects carrier-reported modeled coverage published by the FCC (data as of Dec 31, 2025). It is not an onboard measurement. BarTrakr shows the FCC's in-vehicle model by default; the outdoor model is available with the Outdoor switch.
Can I use BarTrakr on the train without signal?
Yes. Tap “Save for offline” before you board. The route, coverage data and map background up to zoom 10 are stored on your device, and live tracking uses your phone's GPS, which works without cell service.
About this data
- Coverage: FCC Broadband Data Collection mobile coverage for Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, release D25 (as of Dec 31, 2025, published Oct 13, 2026).
- Route: U.S. DOT / BTS National Transportation Atlas Database, Amtrak Routes. Stations and stop order: Amtrak GTFS.
- On the train: colored where the FCC in-vehicle model shows coverage; amber (spotty) where only the outdoor model does; red where neither does.
- Stretches shorter than a quarter mile are merged into their neighbors; at train speed they last only seconds.