What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Louisiana?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Louisiana is to bus which costs $140 - $300 and takes 21h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Louisiana?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Louisiana is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $390 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Louisiana?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Louisiana station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Louisiana?

No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Louisiana. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Naperville and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 2m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Louisiana?

The distance between Kansas City and Louisiana is 718 miles. The road distance is 804 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Louisiana without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Louisiana without a car is to bus via New South Memphis which takes 20h and costs $170 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Louisiana?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Kansas City to Louisiana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Louisiana bus from?

Kansas City to Louisiana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Louisiana train from?

Kansas City to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.

Train, bus or fly from Kansas City to Louisiana?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Louisiana is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $390 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via New South Memphis, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 20h, you could also train, which costs $430 - $950 and takes 29h 2m.

Where does the Kansas City to Louisiana bus arrive?

Kansas City to Louisiana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.

Where does the Kansas City to Louisiana train arrive?

Kansas City to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Naperville Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Louisiana?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Louisiana is 804 miles. It takes approximately 14h 57m to drive from Kansas City to Louisiana.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kansas City to Louisiana?

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Where can I stay near Louisiana?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Louisiana.

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There are 9 ways to get from Kansas City to Louisiana by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MCI - MSY
3h 46m
$390–950
Fly to Shreveport
cheapest
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Shreveport (SHV)plane MCI - SHV
7h 18m
$100–550
Bus via New South Memphis
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus Jefferson 121
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
20h
$178–285
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
3. Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
23h 33m
$306–642
Drive 799.4 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to New Orleanscar 799.4 mi
14h 57m
$146–211
Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane MCI - LFT
6h 21m
$121–613
Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane MCI - LCH
6h 35m
$121–563
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
21h 50m
$149–294
Train
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
29h 2m
$438–922

Kansas City to Louisiana by train and bus

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23h 33mAverage Duration

$306Cheapest Price

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Distance: 714.2 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Louisiana, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to New Orleans Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station in around 20h.

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