There are 2 ways to get from Columbus to Kansas City by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Kansas City is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Kansas City is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Kansas City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Columbus and Kansas City is 176 miles. The road distance is 147.8 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Columbus to Kansas City, including transfers.
Columbus to Kansas City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
Columbus to Kansas City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Kansas City is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Columbus to Kansas City.
There are 512+ hotels available in Kansas City.
What companies run services between Columbus, KS, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Joplin to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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