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

The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Kansas City is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Franklin to Kansas City is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $500 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Franklin and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Franklin station to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Nashville Bus Station and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

How far is it from Franklin to Kansas City?

The distance between Franklin and Kansas City is 540 miles. The road distance is 575.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Franklin to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 12h 4m and costs $130 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Franklin to Kansas City, including transfers.

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

Franklin to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Nashville Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Franklin to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Franklin to Kansas City is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $500 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 12h 4m.

Where does the Franklin to Kansas City bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Franklin to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Kansas City is 576 miles. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Franklin to Kansas City.

Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 493+ hotels available in Kansas City.

Franklin to Kansas City - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Franklin to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane BNA - MCI
3h 47m
$502–1,185
Drive 572.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Franklin to Kansas Citycar 572.2 mi
9h 36m
$105–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
12h 4m
$136–211
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
13h 44m
$171–316
Bus, train via Carbondale
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
13h 59m
$170–326

Nashville (BNA) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

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Distance: 537.1 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Franklin, TN, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Nashville (BNA) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Franklin to Kansas City Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 12h 4m.

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