There are 6 ways to get from Dallas, TX to Kansas City by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly Dallas to Kansas City
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DAL - MCI
4h 18m$88–553Bus via Denton (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Dentonbus FlixBus 2230
- Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2241
13h 4m$76–129Drive 486.5 mi
- Drive from Dallas, TX to Kansas Citycar 486.5 mi
8h 28m$89–129Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Kansas City
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DFW - MCI
5h 45m$603–953Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane DFW - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Kansas Citycar
6h 10m$80–378Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
13h 6m$78–153
Dallas (DAL) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas, TX to Kansas City is to bus via Denton which costs $75 - $130 and takes 13h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas, TX to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas, TX to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Denton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Dallas, TX and Kansas City is 489 miles. The road distance is 489.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas, TX to Kansas City without a car is to bus via Denton which takes 13h 4m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Dallas, TX to Kansas City, including transfers.
Dallas, TX to Kansas City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport station.
The best way to get from Dallas, TX to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $85 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Denton, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 13h 4m.
Dallas, TX to Kansas City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Denton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas, TX to Kansas City is 489 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Dallas, TX to Kansas City.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to Kansas City (MCI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dallas, TX to Kansas City Bus Station via Inwood/Love Field Station, Dfw Airport Station, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and Denton in around 13h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Dallas to Kansas City via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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