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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CLT - MCI
    5h 29m
    $162–802

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte 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
    21h 5m
    $208–347

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    37h 36m
    $544–1,148

  4. Drive 955.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Kansas Citycar car 955.5 mi
    16h 16m
    $175–252

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    22h 45m
    $238–447

  6. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus bus
    26h 12m
    $237–377

Charlotte to Kansas City by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration21h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 838.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte to Kansas City Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 21h 5m.

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