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How to get fromKansas City to Austinby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MCI - AUS
    4h 15m
    $141–752

  2. Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane MCI - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar car
    6h 56m
    $106–568

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus bus FlixBus 2241
    2. Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Austinbus bus FlixBus 2230
    15h 55m
    $117–200

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    29h 37m
    $402–831

  5. Drive 682.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Austincar car 682.2 mi
    11h 29m
    $125–180

  6. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus Greyhound US1160 / ...
    16h 35m
    $117–223

  7. Bus via (7031) 21St St. & Garnett Rd. Eb

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus Jefferson 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Austinbus bus Tulsa-Aguascalientes
    19h 47m
    $251–278

Kansas City to Austin by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration15h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 680.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Downtown Austin via Denton in around 15h 55m.

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