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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CLT - MCI
    5h 27m
    $162–852

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte 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
    23h 11m
    $152–299

  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
    $511–1,148

  4. Drive 958.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Kansas Citycar car 958.9 mi
    16h 21m
    $175–253

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus 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
    23h 39m
    $205–414

  6. Bus, train via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlantabus 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
    27h 10m
    $230–525

Charlotte to Kansas City by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration23h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 837.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Kansas City, KS, 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 Bus Station to On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Wb via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village Bay M in around 23h 11m.

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