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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Gainesville by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    10h 55m
    $92–163

  2. Drive 452.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Gainesvillecar car 452.9 mi
    7h 59m
    $83–120

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newton Station to Oklahoma Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oklahoma City to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    11h 55m
    $162–315

  4. Fly Kansas City to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane MCI - DFW
    2. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    7h 13m
    $622–997

  5. Fly Kansas City to Dallas, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane MCI - DAL
    2. Take the train from Victory Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    7h 21m
    $104–524

  6. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram, train

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane MHK - DFW
    3. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    4. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    7h 20m
    $105–450

  7. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane SGF - DFW
    3. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    4. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    10h 6m
    $139–491

Kansas City to Gainesville by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 503 mi
  • Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Gainesville, Cooke County, TX, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Gainesville twice daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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