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

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Kansas City is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Kansas City is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Carbondale and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Carbondale to Kansas City?

The distance between Carbondale and Kansas City is 345 miles. The road distance is 342.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carbondale to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $50 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Carbondale to Kansas City, including transfers.

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

Carbondale to Kansas City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.

Bus or fly from Carbondale to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Carbondale to Kansas City is to bus which takes 7h and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $750 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Carbondale to Kansas City bus arrive?

Carbondale to Kansas City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Kansas City is 343 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Carbondale to Kansas City.

How do I get a bus ticket from Carbondale to Kansas City?

Book your Carbondale to Kansas City bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 399+ hotels available in Kansas City.

Carbondale to Kansas City - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
7h
$51–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
8h 40m
$106–236
Drive 340.7 mi
1. Drive from Carbondale to Kansas Citycar 340.7 mi
6h 14m
$63–90
Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MWA - MCI
6h 29m
$163–739
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
6h 26m
$109–649
Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane PAH - MCI
8h 20m
$132–668
Bus to Nashville, fly
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane BNA - MCI
8h 37m
$435–1,156

Carbondale to Kansas City by bus

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Distance: 343.2 mi
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Carbondale to Kansas City Bus Station via St. Louis and St Louis Bus Station in around 7h. Alternatively, American Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and United Airlines fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Kansas City (MCI) 3 times a day.

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