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How to get fromErie to Kansas Cityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Erie to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Erie International Airport

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    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ERI - MCI
    8h 47m
    $122–652

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    17h 19m
    $222–497

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 53m
    $138–232

  4. Drive  888.7 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Kansas Citycar car 888.7 mi
    15h 4m
    $163–235

  5. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CLE - MCI
    8h 43m
    $167–807

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BUF - MCI
    9h 28m
    $149–750

Erie to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration17h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 822.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Kansas City (MCI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 19m.

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