There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ABQ - MCI
4h 57m$140–801Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
17h 54m$290–600Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 802
19h 25m$162–278Drive 782.8 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Kansas Citycar 782.8 mi
14h 12m$143–207Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SAF - MCI
7h 50m$206–785
Albuquerque to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Kansas City is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Kansas City via Tulsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Kansas City. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 54m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Kansas City is 750 miles. The road distance is 787.4 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 17h 54m and costs $290 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Albuquerque to Kansas City, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 17h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 19h 25m.
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 $290–600 and the journey takes 17h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Kansas City via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- [email protected]
- Website
- taosrides.com
Shuttle from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- https://taosrides.com
- Schedules at
- https://taosrides.com/rates-schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Albuquerque to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
Kansas City is 1h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 5:19 PM in Albuquerque and 6:19 PM in Kansas City.
Albuquerque to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Kansas City is 787 miles. It takes approximately 14h 12m to drive from Albuquerque to Kansas City.
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