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

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

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  1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BUF - MCI
    6h 43m
    $206–1,028

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 10m
    $135–285

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    20h 13m
    $312–775

  4. Drive 977.1 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Kansas Citycar car 977.1 mi
    16h 36m
    $179–258

  5. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ROC - MCI
    8h 12m
    $220–995

Buffalo to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration20h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 901.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Kansas City via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 20h 13m.

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