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

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Kansas City is to bus which costs $120 - $240 and takes 19h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Houston to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $170 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St and arriving at On 11Th At Central Westbound via Marilla @ Akard - W - Fs, Dallas Bus Station and On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Houston and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Houston to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Kansas City via San Antonio Station and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 32m.

How far is it from Houston to Kansas City?

The distance between Houston and Kansas City is 704 miles. The road distance is 728.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Houston to Kansas City without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 17h 27m and costs $150 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Houston to Kansas City, including transfers.

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

Houston to Kansas City bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St station.

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

Houston to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.

Train, bus or fly from Houston to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Houston to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Dallas, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 17h 27m, you could also train, which costs $470 - $1,100 and takes 37h 32m.

Where does the Houston to Kansas City bus arrive?

Houston to Kansas City bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St station.

Where does the Houston to Kansas City train arrive?

Houston to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.

Can I drive from Houston to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Kansas City is 729 miles. It takes approximately 12h 10m to drive from Houston to Kansas City.

How do I get a train ticket from Houston to Kansas City?

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Where can I stay near Kansas City?

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

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Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
best
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Kansas City (MCI)plane HOU - MCI
4h 57m
$171–901
Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane IAH - MCI
5h 36m
$113–654
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus Houston
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
17h 27m
$151–281
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Houston to San Antonio Stationtrain
2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to St. Louistrain
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
37h 32m
$472–1,028
Drive 724.7 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Kansas Citycar 724.7 mi
12h 10m
$133–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
18h 21m
$125–226
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
19h 15m
$121–236
Bus via Wake Village
1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkanabus
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus
19h 25m
$199–296

Houston to Kansas City by bus and tram

21Weekly Services

17h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 699.8 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Kansas City, KS, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Kansas City (MCI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to On 11Th At Central Westbound via Marilla @ Akard - W - Fs, Rosa Parks Plaza, West End Station, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside in around 17h 27m.

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