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How to get fromColumbus to Kansas Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CMH - MCI
    5h 15m
    $142–803

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    14h 5m
    $98–189

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    16h 2m
    $186–381

  4. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo 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
    17h 41m
    $216–475

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    15h 45m
    $148–309

  6. Drive 656.4 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Kansas Citycar car 656.4 mi
    11h 2m
    $120–173

Columbus to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 667 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Kansas City Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 5m.

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