There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Denver Airport (DEN) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly from Kansas City
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Denver (DEN)plane MCI - DEN
3h 36m$180–800Bus to Salina Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Salinabus
- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Denver (DEN)plane SLN - DEN
6h 5m$93–405Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
12h 11m$103–185Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Denvertrain California Zephyr
22h 24m$367–789Drive 590.5 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Denver Airport (DEN)car 590.5 mi
9h 5m$108–156Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Denver (DEN)plane SGF - DEN
7h 5m$137–484
Kansas City to Denver Airport (DEN) by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Denver Airport (DEN) is to bus which costs $100 - $190 and takes 12h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Denver Airport (DEN) is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Denver Airport (DEN) station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Denver Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Denver Airport (DEN) station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Denver Airport Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 24m.
The distance between Kansas City and Denver Airport (DEN) is 557 miles. The road distance is 593.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Denver Airport (DEN) without a car is to bus which takes 12h 11m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Kansas City to Denver Airport (DEN), including transfers.
Kansas City to Denver Airport (DEN) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Denver Airport (DEN) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Denver Airport (DEN) is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 12h 11m, you could also train, which costs $360 - $800 and takes 22h 24m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Denver Airport (DEN), USA?
Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $90–180 and the journey takes 11h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Kansas City to Denver via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Kansas City to Denver via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Denver via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Kansas City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Salina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Denver Airport (DEN) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Denver Airport (DEN) is 1h behind Kansas City. It is currently 5:49 PM in Kansas City and 4:49 PM in Denver Airport (DEN).
Kansas City to Denver Airport (DEN) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Denver Airport (DEN) is 594 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Kansas City to Denver Airport (DEN).
There are 953+ hotels available in Denver Airport (DEN).











