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

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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Clinton, ARbus bus Jefferson 121
    2. Drive from Clinton, AR to Little Rockcar car
    7h 28m
    $90–127

  2. Drive 379.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Little Rockcar car 379.3 mi
    7h 1m
    $70–100

  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 Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    13h 47m
    $201–413

  4. Fly to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane plane MCI - LIT
    6h 11m
    $126–570

  5. Fly to Texarkana Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)plane plane MCI - TXK
    6h 21m
    $110–563

  6. Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane plane MCI - FSM
    6h 13m
    $107–560

Kansas City to Arkansas by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration13h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

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

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