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

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

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  1. Fly from Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CHS - MCI
    7h 2m
    $140–660

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 43m
    $194–389

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    38h 24m
    $566–1,152

  4. Drive 1,087.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Kansas Citycar car 1,087.5 mi
    18h 53m
    $199–287

  5. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane HHH - MCI
    8h 46m
    $149–727

Charleston to Kansas City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 965.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Kansas City Bus Station via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 31h 43m.

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