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

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There are 9 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 29m
    $152–852

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    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 56m
    $87–172

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    15h 57m
    $160–362

  4. Drive 596.4 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Kansas Citycar car 596.4 mi
    10h 8m
    $109–158

  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 26m
    $155–852

  6. 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 7m
    $162–871

  7. 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
    $137–287

  8. Bus, train via St. Louis

    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 44m
    $137–292

  9. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    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
    $202–438

Dayton to Kansas City by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Kansas City, KS, 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 On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Wb via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village Bay M in around 14h 56m.

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