There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Colorado Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Colorado Springs Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane MCI - COS
6h 49m$94–554Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus
13h 46m$111–169Drive 572.1 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Colorado Springscar 572.1 mi
9h 33m$105–151Fly to Denver, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Denver (DEN)plane MCI - DEN
- Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus
6h 1m$130–855
Kansas City (MCI) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Colorado Springs is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Colorado Springs is to fly and bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $130 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Colorado Springs. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Colorado Springs, CO via Denver, CO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
The distance between Kansas City and Colorado Springs is 578 miles. The road distance is 575.4 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Colorado Springs without a car is to bus which takes 13h 46m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Kansas City to Colorado Springs, including transfers.
Kansas City to Colorado Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Colorado Springs is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $90 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 13h 46m.
Kansas City to Colorado Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Colorado Springs is 1h behind Kansas City. It is currently 12:54 AM in Kansas City and 11:54 PM in Colorado Springs.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Colorado Springs, CO, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Colorado Springs, CO via Denver Union Station, Union Station Light Rail Plaza, Auraria West Station, and Denver, CO in around 13h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Colorado Springs Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Kansas City to Colorado Springs Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Colorado Springs Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to Colorado Springs Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Kansas City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
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 Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Colorado Springs is 575 miles. It takes approximately 9h 33m to drive from Kansas City to Colorado Springs.
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