There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Mesa by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MCI - PHX
5h 33m$172–752Train, bus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus FlixBus 2047
28h 13m$352–766Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
29h 4m$239–423Drive 1,188.2 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Mesacar 1,188.2 mi
20h 52m$217–314Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus Kansas City
- Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus El Paso / ...
29h 25m$211–283
Kansas City to Mesa by train, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Mesa is to fly which costs $170 - $750 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Mesa is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Mesa. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at 24th St & Jefferson St via Tulsa Bus Station and 24th St & Buckeye Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 4m.
The distance between Kansas City and Mesa is 1083 miles. The road distance is 1195.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Mesa without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 13m and costs $350 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Kansas City to Mesa, including transfers.
Kansas City to Mesa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Mesa is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $430 and takes 29h 4m.
Kansas City to Mesa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Mesa is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 3:03 PM in Kansas City and 1:03 PM in Mesa.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Mesa, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Mesa Dr/Main St via Tulsa Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St & Buckeye Rd, 24th St & Jefferson St, and 24th St/Jefferson in around 29h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Mesa is 1195 miles. It takes approximately 20h 52m to drive from Kansas City to Mesa.
Book your Kansas City to Mesa bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 2740+ hotels available in Mesa.







