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How to get fromKansas City to Great Bendby train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Great Bend by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Hutchinson Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Drive from Hutchinson Station to Great Bendcar car
    5h 52m
    $138–213

  2. Drive  249.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Great Bendcar car 249.9 mi
    4h
    $46–66

  3. Bus, drive via Pratt

    1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Prattbus bus Kansas City
    2. Drive from Pratt to Great Bendcar car
    6h 46m
    $77–99

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Hays Municipal Airport (HYS)plane plane MCI - HYS
    2. Drive from Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) to Great Bendcar car
    7h 33m
    $111–617

  5. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Haysbus bus Greyhound US0180s
    2. Drive from Hays to Great Bendcar car
    8h 8m
    $64–100

Kansas City (MCI) to Hays Municipal Airport (HYS) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Great Bend, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Great Bend. However, you can take the train to Hutchinson Station then drive to Great Bend. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Great Bend via Pratt in around 6h 46m.

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