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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CLE - MCI
    6h 54m
    $156–806

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Cambridgebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 37m
    $122–271

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    16h 39m
    $252–522

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Shipshewanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shipshewana to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    17h 25m
    $176–401

  5. Drive 794.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland, OH to Kansas Citycar car 794.9 mi
    13h 24m
    $146–210

Cleveland, OH to Kansas City by foot, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Payne Av & E 30Th St to Kansas City via Prospect Av & W 3Rd St, Cleveland Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 39m.

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