There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Flagstaff by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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 Flagstaff
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane MCI - FLG
6h 41m$163–717Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
23h 52m$400–850Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus Jefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
25h 15m$275–389Drive 1,105.7 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Flagstaffcar 1,105.7 mi
18h 51m$202–292Fly to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MCI - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
7h 36m$354–934
Kansas City to Flagstaff by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Flagstaff is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 18h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Flagstaff station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Flagstaff Bus Station via Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kansas City and arriving at Flagstaff. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 52m.
The distance between Kansas City and Flagstaff is 1009 miles. The road distance is 1112.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Flagstaff without a car is to train which takes 23h 52m and costs $400 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Kansas City to Flagstaff, including transfers.
Kansas City to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Flagstaff is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $850 and takes 23h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $270 - $390 and takes 25h 15m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Flagstaff, AZ, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Flagstaff (FLG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Flagstaff once daily. Tickets cost $400–850 and the journey takes 23h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Kansas City to Flagstaff via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–300
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $210–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Flagstaff Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttleofphoenix.com
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $184
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Flagstaff bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Flagstaff is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 9:06 AM in Kansas City and 7:06 AM in Flagstaff.
Kansas City to Flagstaff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flagstaff station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Flagstaff is 1112 miles. It takes approximately 18h 51m to drive from Kansas City to Flagstaff.
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