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How to get fromBoston to Kansas Cityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BOS - MCI
    5h 8m
    $307–931

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 50m
    $225–439

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    30h 45m
    $474–949

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    30h 47m
    $303–573

  5. Drive 1,390.5 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Kansas Citycar car 1,390.5 mi
    24h 27m
    $254–367

Boston to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration30h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$474Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,276.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 30h 45m.

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