There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Howard University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MCI - DCA
4h 58m$553–1,104Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
29h 15m$180–364Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
26h 46m$319–719Drive 1,042.8 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Howard Universitycar 1,042.8 mi
18h 9m$191–275Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MCI - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 46m$804–1,106Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MCI - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 56m$395–1,455
Kansas City to Howard University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Howard University is to bus which costs $180 - $370 and takes 29h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Howard University is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $550 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Howard University. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Florida Av NW+Georgia Av NW via St Louis Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Howard University station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 46m.
The distance between Kansas City and Howard University is 983 miles. The road distance is 1048.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Howard University without a car is to train which takes 26h 46m and costs $310 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Kansas City to Howard University, including transfers.
Kansas City to Howard University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Howard University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Howard University is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $550 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $750 and takes 26h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 29h 15m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Howard University, DC, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Howard University via Chicago Union Station, Washington Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Florida Av NW+Georgia Av NW in around 26h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Kansas City to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Kansas City to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Kansas City to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Howard University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Kansas City to Howard University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Howard University is 1049 miles. It takes approximately 18h 9m to drive from Kansas City to Howard University.
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