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How to get fromKansas City to Arkansasby plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Arkansas by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane plane MCI - LIT
    6h 7m
    $116–570

  2. Drive 382.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Kansas City to Little Rockcar car 382.5 mi
    7h 6m
    $70–101

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    13h 32m
    $135–305

  4. Fly to Texarkana Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane plane MCI - TXK
    6h 17m
    $105–563

  5. Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane MCI - FSM
    6h 8m
    $107–560

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    13h 47m
    $189–413

Kansas City to Arkansas by bus, foot, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration13h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Union Station via St. Louis in around 13h 47m.

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