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How to get fromKansas City to Grand Canyonby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Grand Canyon by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff, bus

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane MCI - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    9h 17m
    $190–775

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus Flagstaff
    26h 52m
    $454–901

  3. Drive 1,135.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Grand Canyoncar car 1,135.7 mi
    21h 2m
    $208–300

  4. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MCI - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    9h 6m
    $448–1,028

  5. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MCI - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    11h 53m
    $259–369

Kansas City to Grand Canyon by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$454Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,093.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the line 229 bus to Kci Airport Terminal C, walk to Kansas City (MCI) airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Flagstaff and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 26h 52m.

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