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How to get fromKansas City to Columbusby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MCI - CMH
    4h 46m
    $142–803

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    14h 40m
    $97–190

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    16h 10m
    $190–380

  4. Drive 656.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Columbuscar car 656.6 mi
    11h 3m
    $120–174

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    16h 20m
    $147–302

  6. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    17h 9m
    $222–472

Kansas City to Columbus by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 667.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbus via St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 40m.

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