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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Kansas Cityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ABQ - MCI
    4h 57m
    $430–951

  2. Drive 782.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Kansas Citycar car 782.8 mi
    14h 12m
    $143–207

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    17h 54m
    $260–600

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    19h 25m
    $156–270

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAF - MCI
    7h 50m
    $206–785

Albuquerque to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 745.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $260–600 and the journey takes 17h 54m.

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