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How to get fromKansas City to Hot Springsby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to Hot Springs by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Burenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot to Bryant-Little Rockbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bryant-Little Rock to Hot Springstaxi taxi
    9h 12m
    $178–250

  2. Drive 399.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Hot Springscar car 399.8 mi
    8h 3m
    $73–106

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)plane plane MCI - LIT
    2. Take the taxi from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Hot Springstaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $230–700

Kansas City (MCI) to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) flights

Calendar112Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Hot Springs, AR, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Hot Springs. However, you can take the bus to Fort Smith Van Buren, walk to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot, take the bus to Bryant-Little Rock, then take the taxi to Hot Springs. Alternatively, you can drive from Kansas City to Hot Springs in around 8h 3m.

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