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

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There are 10 ways to get from Dayton to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Dayton

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DAY - MCI
    7h 31m
    $162–852

  2. Drive 593 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dayton to Kansas Citycar car 593 mi
    10h 3m
    $109–157

  3. Bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station 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 4m
    $142–212

  4. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    18h 27m
    $227–458

  5. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CMH - MCI
    8h 28m
    $155–802

  6. Line 08 bus, bus to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Northwest Hubbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane IND - MCI
    8h 39m
    $684–1,054

  7. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CVG - MCI
    10h 9m
    $172–872

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    14h 58m
    $157–312

  9. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    15h 40m
    $172–312

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    21h 13m
    $182–277

Dayton to Kansas City by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration14h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Kansas City Bus Station via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 4m.

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