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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kansas City to Akron by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Akron

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Akron (CAK)plane plane MCI - CAK
    7h 38m
    $100–550

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus FlixBus N2641
    16h 30m
    $162–343

  3. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    17h
    $181–418

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    18h 55m
    $116–221

  5. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MCI - CLE
    2. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    8h 4m
    $135–705

  6. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MCI - CMH
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    9h 26m
    $143–830

  7. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MCI - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    10h 30m
    $148–729

  8. Drive  775.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Akroncar car 775.3 mi
    13h 12m
    $142–205

Kansas City to Akron by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 747.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Akron, OH, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Akron (CAK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron via St Louis Bus Station and Columbus - Downtown - Mound St in around 18h 55m.

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