There are 7 ways to get from Dallas to Kansas City by tram, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram to Dallas, fly to Kansas City
best- Take the tram from West End Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DAL - MCI
4h 36m$101–556Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- 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$80–378Bus via Denton (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Dentonbus FlixBus 2230 / ...
- Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2241
12h$87–152Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to St. Louistrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
22h 27m$322–647Drive 487.4 mi
- Drive from Dallas to Kansas Citycar 487.4 mi
8h 26m$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 35m$103–603Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
12h 50m$88–173
Dallas to Kansas City by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Kansas City is to bus which costs $85 - $180 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Kansas City is to tram and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Denton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at Kansas City via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 27m.
The distance between Dallas and Kansas City is 494 miles. The road distance is 490.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to Kansas City without a car is to bus via Denton which takes 12h and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Dallas to Kansas City, including transfers.
Dallas to Kansas City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
Dallas to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas to Kansas City is to bus via Denton which takes 12h and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $650 and takes 22h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $650 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Kansas City Bus Station via Denton in around 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas to Kansas City via St. Louis in around 22h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Dallas to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Dallas to Kansas City via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Tram from West End Station to Inwood/Love Field Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Dallas to Kansas City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Denton station.
Dallas to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Kansas City is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Dallas to Kansas City.
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