What is the cheapest way to get from Austin to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from Austin to Kansas City is to bus via Irving which costs $110 - $220 and takes 16h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austin to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from Austin to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $90 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Downtown Austin and arriving at On 11Th At Central Westbound via Dallas Bus Station and On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Austin and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Austin to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Kansas City via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 44m.

How far is it from Austin to Kansas City?

The distance between Austin and Kansas City is 685 miles. The road distance is 686.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Austin to Kansas City without a car is to bus via Irving which takes 16h 58m and costs $110 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Austin to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Austin to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austin to Kansas City bus from?

Austin to Kansas City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.

Where do I catch the Austin to Kansas City train from?

Austin to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.

Train, bus or fly from Austin to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Austin to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $90 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Irving, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 16h 58m, you could also train, which costs $380 - $850 and takes 28h 44m.

Where does the Austin to Kansas City bus arrive?

Austin to Kansas City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.

Where does the Austin to Kansas City train arrive?

Austin to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.

Can I drive from Austin to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Kansas City is 686 miles. It takes approximately 11h 31m to drive from Austin to Kansas City.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Kansas City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
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1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Kansas City (MCI)plane AUS - MCI
4h 51m
$91–362
Bus via Irving
1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus FlixBus 2230
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
16h 58m
$114–215
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Austin to St. Louistrain Texas Eagle
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
28h 44m
$385–805
Drive 682.5 mi
1. Drive from Austin to Kansas Citycar 682.5 mi
11h 31m
$125–180
Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SAT - MCI
6h 50m
$144–724
Bus
1. Take the bus from Austin to Emporia, Ksbus Aguascalientes-Omaha
2. Take the bus from Phillips 66 - Emporia to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus El Paso
17h 32m
$256–280
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
17h 39m
$111–221

Austin to Kansas City by bus and tram

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Distance: 681.2 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Kansas City, KS, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Austin to On 11Th At Central Westbound via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Deep Ellum Station, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside in around 16h 58m.

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