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How to get fromKansas City to Downtown Houstonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Kansas City to Downtown Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MCI - HOU
    4h 43m
    $192–1,102

  2. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MCI - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Fannin St @ Rusk Stbus bus
    5h 16m
    $112–604

  3. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus Dallas
    17h 45m
    $148–279

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain train
    39h 1m
    $486–1,024

  5. Drive 725.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Downtown Houstoncar car 725.4 mi
    12h 9m
    $133–192

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2240 / ...
    18h 5m
    $127–233

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1100 / ...
    18h 18m
    $124–240

  8. Bus via Wake Village

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    18h 24m
    $201–293

Kansas City to Downtown Houston by bus and tram

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration17h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Downtown Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St via Dallas Bus Station, Bachman Station, West End Station, Lamar @ Pacific - S - Ns, Akard @ Marilla - S - Ns, and Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St in around 17h 45m.

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