There are 6 ways to get from Arkansas to Kansas City by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport
best- Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LIT - MCI
5h 26m$197–970Drive 382.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Little Rock to Kansas Citycar 382.7 mi
7h 7m$70–101Train, bus
- Take the train from Union Station to St. Louistrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
13h 37m$144–300Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport
- Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane TXK - MCI
5h 38m$110–612Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport
- Fly from Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane FSM - MCI
6h 15m$117–609Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Union Station to St. Louistrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
14h 26m$194–415
Arkansas to Kansas City by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arkansas to Kansas City is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Arkansas to Kansas City is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $190 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct train from Arkansas station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Kansas City via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
The distance between Arkansas and Kansas City is 376 miles. The road distance is 384.9 miles.
The best way to get from Arkansas to Kansas City without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 37m and costs $140 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Arkansas to Kansas City, including transfers.
Arkansas to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Union Station.
The best way to get from Arkansas to Kansas City is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $190 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $420 and takes 14h 26m.
Arkansas to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arkansas to Kansas City is 385 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Arkansas to Kansas City.
What companies run services between Arkansas, USA and Kansas City, KS, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Union Station to Kansas City via St. Louis in around 14h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Texarkana Regional Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Fort Smith Municipal Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Kansas City via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Kansas City via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Kansas City via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Kansas City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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