What is the cheapest way to get from Great Bend to Kansas City?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Great Bend to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from Great Bend to Kansas City is to drive which takes 4h and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Great Bend to Kansas City?

The distance between Great Bend and Kansas City is 294 miles. The road distance is 250.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Great Bend to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Great Bend to Kansas City, including transfers.

Can I drive from Great Bend to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Bend to Kansas City is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Great Bend to Kansas City.

Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 399+ hotels available in Kansas City.

Great Bend to Kansas City - 7 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Great Bend to Kansas City by car, train, bus, or plane

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Drive, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Drive from Great Bend to Hutchinson Stationcar
2. Take the train from Hutchinson Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
6h 23m
$86–176
Drive 249.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Great Bend to Kansas Citycar 249.4 mi
4h
$46–66
Drive, bus via Pratt
1. Drive from Great Bend to Prattcar
2. Take the bus from Pratt to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus El Paso
6h 45m
$74–98
Drive to Hays Municipal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Great Bend to Hays Municipal Airport (HYS)car
2. Fly from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Kansas City (MCI)plane HYS - MCI
7h 14m
$142–667
Drive, bus (Greyhound)
1. Drive from Great Bend to Hayscar
2. Take the bus from Hays to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s
8h 23m
$62–117
Drive to Dodge City Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Great Bend to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)car
2. Fly from Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DDC - MCI
8h 16m
$145–672
Drive to Salina Municipal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Great Bend to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)car
2. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SLN - MCI
7h 44m
$154–720

Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

13Weekly Planes

5h 9mAverage Duration

$133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292.3 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Great Bend, KS, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Great Bend to Kansas City. However, you can drive to Hutchinson Station then take the train to Kansas City. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Great Bend to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City via Pratt in around 6h 45m.

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