There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Bay City by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Fly to Mbs International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane MCI - MBS
5h 56m$114–579Train, bus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
15h 59m$218–474Train, bus via South Haven
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus
- Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Flint Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
19h 5m$190–394Drive 772.7 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Bay Citycar 772.7 mi
13h 25m$141–204Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane MCI - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
8h 27m$134–619Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
19h 47m$173–304
Kansas City to Bay City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Bay City is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Bay City is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Bay City. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Bay City, MI via Des Moines, Chicago Union Station and Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 47m.
The distance between Kansas City and Bay City is 664 miles. The road distance is 777.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Bay City without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 59m and costs $210 - $480.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Kansas City to Bay City, including transfers.
Kansas City to Bay City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Bay City is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 19h 47m.
Kansas City to Bay City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Bay City is 1h ahead of Kansas City. It is currently 2:23 AM in Kansas City and 3:23 AM in Bay City.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Bay City, MI, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Bay City, MI via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak in around 19h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Kansas City to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Kansas City to Bishop International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Bay City is 777 miles. It takes approximately 13h 25m to drive from Kansas City to Bay City.
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