There are 4 ways to get from Arvada to Kansas City by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Olde Town Arvada E-Bound to Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DEN - MCI
5h 19m$103–813Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
12h 46m$98–163Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
22h 44m$293–663Drive 604.2 mi
- Drive from Arvada to Kansas Citycar 604.2 mi
9h 14m$111–160
Arvada to Kansas City by train and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arvada to Kansas City is to bus which costs $95 - $170 and takes 12h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Arvada to Kansas City is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $100 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Arvada station to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Arvada to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Olde Town Arvada E-Bound and arriving at Kansas City via Denver and Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 44m.
The distance between Arvada and Kansas City is 590 miles. The road distance is 607.7 miles.
The best way to get from Arvada to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 12h 46m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Arvada to Kansas City, including transfers.
Arvada to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Arvada to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Arvada to Kansas City is to bus which takes 12h 46m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $700 and takes 22h 44m.
What companies run services between Arvada, CO, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $95–160 and the journey takes 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Olde Town Arvada E-Bound to Kansas City via Union Station, Denver, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 22h 44m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Phone
- +1 303-299-6000
- Website
- RTD
Train from Olde Town Arvada E-Bound to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- RTD
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Arvada to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City is 1h ahead of Arvada. It is currently 8:06 AM in Arvada and 9:06 AM in Kansas City.
Arvada to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arvada to Kansas City is 608 miles. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Arvada to Kansas City.
There are 492+ hotels available in Kansas City.


