There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Tulsa by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tulsa International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane MCI - TUL
5h 4m$161–811Drive 257 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Tulsacar 257 mi
4h 56m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
6h 56m$60–90Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kansas City-MCI to Tulsa257 mi
4h 56mFly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane MCI - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Tulsacar
6h 5m$168–774Fly to Stillwater Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO)plane MCI - SWO
- Take the bus from Oklahoma State University–Stillwater to Tulsa Campusbus
7h 41m$124–554Fly to Will Rogers World Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane MCI - OKC
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
6h 59m$180–753
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Tulsa by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Tulsa is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Tulsa is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Tulsa. However, there are services departing from On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound and arriving at Tulsa via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Tulsa is 235 miles. The road distance is 258.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Tulsa without a car is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Tulsa, including transfers.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Tulsa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Tulsa is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 56m.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Tulsa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Tulsa is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Tulsa.
What companies run services between Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA and Tulsa, OK, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Kansas City to Tulsa once daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Kansas City to Tulsa International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to Tulsa International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Kansas City to Tulsa International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Kansas City to Will Rogers World Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Kansas City to Will Rogers World Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Kansas City to Will Rogers World Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Kansas City to Will Rogers World Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Kansas City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Kansas City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Kansas City to Stillwater Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Kansas City to Will Rogers World Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Tulsa International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Kansas City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Kansas City to Will Rogers World Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Kansas City to Will Rogers World Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
- Phone
- +1 918-594-8332
- [email protected]
- Website
- Big Orange Bus
Bus from Oklahoma State University–Stillwater to Tulsa Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Schedules at
- Big Orange Bus
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kansas City-MCI to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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