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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Memphis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MCI - MEM
    7h 31m
    $171–951

  2. Bus via St. Louis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    13h 23m
    $76–161

  3. Drive 445.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Memphiscar car 445.9 mi
    8h 10m
    $82–118

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    13h 37m
    $130–269

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Memphisbus bus Jefferson Lines 0123
    17h 22m
    $161–241

Kansas City to Memphis by bus and foot

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration13h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Memphis (MEM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Eb to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via East Village Bay M, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 13h 23m.

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