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How to get fromKansas City to Austinby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MCI - AUS
    4h 11m
    $91–362

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus bus FlixBus 2241
    2. Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Austinbus bus FlixBus 2230
    17h 20m
    $120–215

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    29h 37m
    $389–833

  4. Drive 681.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Austincar car 681.7 mi
    11h 30m
    $125–180

  5. Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane MCI - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar car
    6h 52m
    $101–518

  6. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus Greyhound US1160 / ...
    17h 29m
    $110–220

Kansas City to Austin by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration17h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 679.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Eb to Downtown Austin via East Village Bay M, Kansas City Bus Station, and Denton in around 17h 20m.

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