What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Bristol?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Bristol is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Bristol?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Bristol is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 24m and costs $200 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Elkhart via Des Moines and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Bristol?

The distance between Kansas City and Bristol is 525 miles. The road distance is 594.6 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Bristol without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs $190 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Bristol?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Kansas City to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Bristol bus from?

Kansas City to Bristol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Bristol train from?

Kansas City to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.

Train or bus from Kansas City to Bristol?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Bristol is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs $190 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Kansas City to Bristol bus arrive?

Kansas City to Bristol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Bristol?

Bristol is 1h ahead of Kansas City. It is currently 2:34 PM in Kansas City and 3:34 PM in Bristol.

Where does the Kansas City to Bristol train arrive?

Kansas City to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Bristol is 595 miles. It takes approximately 10h 17m to drive from Kansas City to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 68+ hotels available in Bristol.

Kansas City to Bristol - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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

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Fly to South Bend, taxi
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN)plane MCI - SBN
2. Take the taxi from South-Bend-Airport-SBN to Bristoltaxi
6h 24m
$200–800
Drive 591.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kansas City to Bristolcar 591.2 mi
10h 17m
$108–156
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
10h 43m
$197–400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Elkhartbus
14h 45m
$118–230
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 10m
$135–563
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 36m
$412–920
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Elkhartbus Chicago
11h 20m
$176–365

Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN) flights

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Distance: 521.6 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Kansas City to Bristol via Chicago Union Station and Elkhart Amtrak Station in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Bristol via Des Moines, Chicago, and Elkhart in around 14h 45m.

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