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How to get fromKansas City to Coloradoby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Colorado by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Denver, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MCI - DEN
    2. Take the tram from Nine Mile Station to Dry Creek Stationtram tram
    4h 56m
    $186–806

  2. Fly to Colorado Springs Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane MCI - COS
    6h 44m
    $99–554

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    11h 27m
    $104–187

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    21h 38m
    $370–778

  5. Drive 597.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Denvercar car 597.7 mi
    9h 16m
    $110–158

  6. Fly to Cheyenne Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Cheyenne Airport (CYS)plane plane MCI - CYS
    2. Take the taxi from Cheyenne-Airport-CYS to Fort Collinstaxi taxi
    6h 2m
    $215–700

Kansas City to Colorado by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration21h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 583.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $95–180 and the journey takes 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Denver via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 21h 38m.

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