Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Kansas City

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DCA - MCI
    5h 51m
    $554–1,106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 42m
    $182–319

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    29h 22m
    $312–702

  4. Drive  1,027.5 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Kansas Citycar car 1,027.5 mi
    18h 32m
    $188–271

  5. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane IAD - MCI
    6h 13m
    $804–1,105

  6. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BWI - MCI
    6h 59m
    $394–911

Fairfax to Kansas City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Fairfax to Kansas City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 986.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Kansas City (MCI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna Metro South Bay P to Kansas City Bus Station via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay C, Springfield Bus Stop, Nashville Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 28h 42m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There