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

The cheapest way to get from Edwardsville to Kansas City is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edwardsville to Kansas City is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $150 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Edwardsville and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Edwardsville station to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Edwardsville and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Edwardsville to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Kansas City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Edwardsville to Kansas City?

The distance between Edwardsville and Kansas City is 272 miles. The road distance is 261.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edwardsville to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $90 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Edwardsville to Kansas City, including transfers.

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

Edwardsville to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.

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

Edwardsville to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.

Train or bus from Edwardsville to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Edwardsville to Kansas City is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can train via St. Louis, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Edwardsville to Kansas City bus arrive?

Edwardsville to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Where does the Edwardsville to Kansas City train arrive?

Edwardsville to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Edwardsville to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Edwardsville to Kansas City is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Edwardsville to Kansas City.

Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 495+ hotels available in Kansas City.

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There are 5 ways to get from Edwardsville to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
4h 30m
$94–143
Drive 259.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edwardsville to Kansas Citycar 259.8 mi
4h 27m
$48–69
Train via St. Louis (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
6h 10m
$144–253
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Edwardsville to St-Louis-Airport-STLtaxi
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
3h 19m
$159–682
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Alton Station to Kansas Citytrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
7h 16m
$130–241

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 270.6 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Edwardsville, IL, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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