There are 9 ways to get from Kansas City to Brooklyn by plane, subway, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MCI - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 15 St-Prospect Parksubway
5h 51m$193–953Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane MCI - ISP
- Take the train from Central Islip to Jamaicatrain
8h 26m$164–778Train, bus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
26h 42m$242–463Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
29h 34m$382–863Drive 1,186.4 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Brooklyncar 1,186.4 mi
20h 46m$217–313Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane MCI - JFK
5h 23m$352–1,116Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 2 subway
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane MCI - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Church Avsubway
6h 10m$394–981Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MCI - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
7h 43m$426–1,506Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421
30h 21m$178–348
Kansas City to Brooklyn by train, foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Brooklyn is to bus which costs $170 - $350 and takes 30h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Brooklyn is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $350 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Church Av via Chicago Union Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 34m.
The distance between Kansas City and Brooklyn is 1151 miles. The road distance is 1193.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Brooklyn without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 42m and costs $240 - $470.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Kansas City to Brooklyn, including transfers.
Kansas City to Brooklyn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Brooklyn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Brooklyn is to train which takes 29h 34m and costs $380 - $900. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $350 - $1,200 and takes 5h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 30h 21m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Kansas City to Church Av via Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and 34 St-Penn Station in around 29h 34m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Kansas City (MCI) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 3 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Kansas City to Laguardia Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Kansas City to Laguardia Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Kansas City to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 15 St-Prospect Park
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Church Av
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Brooklyn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Brooklyn is 1h ahead of Kansas City. It is currently 4:15 PM in Kansas City and 5:15 PM in Brooklyn.
Kansas City to Brooklyn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Brooklyn is 1193 miles. It takes approximately 20h 46m to drive from Kansas City to Brooklyn.
There are 3530+ hotels available in Brooklyn.







