There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City (Station) to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MCI - BOS
4h 54m$310–1,000Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus
35h 10m$224–375Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
31h 55m$340–850Drive 1,390.2 mi
- Drive from Kansas City (Station) to Bostoncar 1,390.2 mi
24h 29m$254–367Train, bus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus
35h 32m$270–530
Kansas City (Station) to Boston by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City (Station) to Boston is to bus which costs $220 - $380 and takes 35h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City (Station) to Boston is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $310 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City (Station) station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Boston via St Louis Bus Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City (Station) to Boston. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Boston via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 55m.
The distance between Kansas City (Station) and Boston is 1284 miles. The road distance is 1398.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City (Station) to Boston without a car is to train which takes 31h 55m and costs $340 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Kansas City (Station) to Boston, including transfers.
Kansas City (Station) to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City (Station) to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City (Station) to Boston is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $310 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $850 and takes 31h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $220 - $380 and takes 35h 10m.
What companies run services between Kansas City (Station), MO, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kansas City (Station) to Boston via East Village - Bay B, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, Kansas City, and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to Boston Logan Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Kansas City (Station) to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Kansas City (Station) to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City (Station) to Boston is 1398 miles. It takes approximately 24h 29m to drive from Kansas City (Station) to Boston.
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