What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Kansas City is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 12h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Kansas City is to bus and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $390 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Ann Arbor and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Wb via Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines and East Village Bay M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Ann Arbor and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Kansas City via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to Kansas City?

The distance between Ann Arbor and Kansas City is 683 miles. The road distance is 724.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to Kansas City without a car?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs $200 - $450.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Ann Arbor to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Kansas City bus from?

Ann Arbor to Kansas City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Ann Arbor to Kansas City train from?

Ann Arbor to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Ann Arbor to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Kansas City is to train which takes 12h 41m and costs $200 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 17h 24m.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Kansas City bus arrive?

Ann Arbor to Kansas City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Ann Arbor and Kansas City?

Kansas City is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 5:30 PM in Ann Arbor and 4:30 PM in Kansas City.

Where does the Ann Arbor to Kansas City train arrive?

Ann Arbor to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Kansas City is 725 miles. It takes approximately 12h 9m to drive from Ann Arbor to Kansas City.

How do I get a train ticket from Ann Arbor to Kansas City?

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Where can I stay near Kansas City?

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There are 6 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Kansas City by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or train

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Bus to Detroit, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DTW - MCI
5h 23m
$397–1,117
Drive 720.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Kansas Citycar 720.6 mi
12h 9m
$132–190
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
12h 41m
$205–448
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
17h 24m
$161–264
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LAN - MCI
7h 16m
$143–768
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
13h 2m
$212–404

Ann Arbor to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

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12h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 679.2 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Kansas City, KS, USA?

You can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Wb via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village Bay M in around 17h 24m.

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