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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MCI - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    6h 26m
    $165–790

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus
    16h 44m
    $107–204

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    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 N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    5. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus
    19h 49m
    $227–497

  4. Drive 729.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Athenscar car 729.9 mi
    12h 20m
    $134–193

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus
    18h 24m
    $159–317

Kansas City to Athens by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Athens via St Louis Bus Station and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 16h 44m.

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