There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Columbus by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus Greyhound US0175s
1h 32m$49–66Drive 49.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City to Columbuscar 49.7 mi
57 min$10–14Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Warrensburg Amtrak Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
1h 34m$60–92Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kansas City to Columbustaxi 49.7 mi
57 min$140–170
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Columbus is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Columbus is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Columbus station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Warrensburg Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Kansas City and Columbus is 72 miles. The road distance is 50 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Columbus without a car is to bus which takes 1h 32m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Kansas City to Columbus, including transfers.
Kansas City to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Columbus is to bus which takes 1h 32m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 1h 34m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Columbus, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce twice daily. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Warrensburg Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Warrensburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Kens Taxi & Shuttle Service
- Phone
- +1 816-946-4098
Local Budget Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 816-921-5000
- Website
- localbudgetcabco.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce station.
Kansas City to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Warrensburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Columbus is 50 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Kansas City to Columbus.
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