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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Ashland by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Tri-State Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane MCI - HTS
    7h 57m
    $153–679

  2. Drive 694.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Ashlandcar car 694.7 mi
    11h 37m
    $127–184

  3. Bus, train

    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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    16h 55m
    $152–320

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    20h 31m
    $275–595

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MCI - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Ashlandcar car
    8h 5m
    $242–1,235

  6. Fly to Yeager Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane MCI - CRW
    2. Take the train from Charleston Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 8m
    $164–762

  7. 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 to Ashland Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 6m
    $152–880

Kansas City to Ashland by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 689.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

American Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Tri-State Airport (HTS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Ashland Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 20h 31m.

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