What is the cheapest way to get from Dallas to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Kansas City is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dallas to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from Dallas to Kansas City is to tram and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $95 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Dallas and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and arriving at On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Wb via Denton and East Village Bay M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Dallas and Kansas City?

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.

How far is it from Dallas to Kansas City?

The distance between Dallas and Kansas City is 493 miles. The road distance is 489.9 miles.

How do I travel from Dallas to Kansas City without a car?

The best way to get from Dallas to Kansas City without a car is to bus via Denton which takes 12h 51m and costs $90 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Dallas to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Dallas to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dallas to Kansas City bus from?

Dallas to Kansas City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.

Where do I catch the Dallas to Kansas City train from?

Dallas to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.

Train, bus or fly from Dallas to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Dallas to Kansas City is to bus via Denton which takes 12h 51m and costs $90 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 22h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $600 - $1,000 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Dallas to Kansas City bus arrive?

Dallas to Kansas City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Denton station.

Where does the Dallas to Kansas City train arrive?

Dallas to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.

Can I drive from Dallas to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Kansas City is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Dallas to Kansas City.

How do I get a train ticket from Dallas to Kansas City?

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Where can I stay near Kansas City?

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There are 7 ways to get from Dallas to Kansas City by tram, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Tram to Dallas, fly to Kansas City
best
1. Take the tram from West End Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DAL - MCI
4h 34m
$96–556
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane DFW - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Kansas Citycar
6h
$80–378
Bus via Denton (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Dentonbus FlixBus 2230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2241
12h 51m
$93–162
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Dallas to St. Louistrain Texas Eagle
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
22h 27m
$317–656
Drive 487 mi
1. Drive from Dallas to Kansas Citycar 487 mi
8h 27m
$89–129
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Kansas City
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DFW - MCI
5h 33m
$603–953
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
13h 8m
$88–173

Dallas to Kansas City by bus and foot (Flixbus)

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12h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 490.3 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Kansas City, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Wb via Denton, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village Bay M in around 12h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas to Kansas City via St. Louis in around 22h 27m.

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