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

The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Kansas City is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 20h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Kansas City is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $370 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Elizabeth and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Newark Penn Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Elizabeth and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Kansas City via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station and Naperville Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 8m.

How far is it from Elizabeth to Kansas City?

The distance between Elizabeth and Kansas City is 1119 miles. The road distance is 1177 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elizabeth to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 28h 28m and costs $210 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Elizabeth to Kansas City, including transfers.

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

Elizabeth to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

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

Elizabeth to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from Elizabeth to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Elizabeth to Kansas City is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $370 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $350 and takes 28h 28m, you could also train via Ossining, which costs $700 - $1,200 and takes 31h 8m.

Where does the Elizabeth to Kansas City bus arrive?

Elizabeth to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Elizabeth and Kansas City?

Kansas City is 1h behind Elizabeth. It is currently 12:50 PM in Elizabeth and 11:50 AM in Kansas City.

Where does the Elizabeth to Kansas City train arrive?

Elizabeth to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Elizabeth to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Kansas City is 1177 miles. It takes approximately 20h 19m to drive from Elizabeth to Kansas City.

Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 490+ hotels available in Kansas City.

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There are 8 ways to get from Elizabeth to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
best
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane EWR - MCI
5h 2m
$373–914
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
28h 28m
$213–348
Train via Ossining
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
4. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
31h 8m
$745–1,198
Drive 1,170.1 mi
1. Drive from Elizabeth to Kansas Citycar 1,170.1 mi
20h 19m
$214–309
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane JFK - MCI
7h 10m
$357–1,133
Fly from Laguardia Airport
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LGA - MCI
7h 39m
$221–1,131
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
29h 55m
$383–598
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
38h 29m
$843–1,328

Elizabeth to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound)

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28h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,112.5 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Kansas City Bus Station via Newark Penn Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 28h 28m.

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