There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Mesa by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 42m$172–272Train, bus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus FlixBus 2047
28h 13m$712–1,093Bus 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 Lxus 2201 / ...
28h 35m$210–281Drive 1,188.2 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Mesacar 1,188.2 mi
20h 52m$217–314Bus
- 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$249–383
Kansas City to Mesa by train, bus, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Mesa is to fly which costs $170 - $280 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Mesa is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $170 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Mesa. However, there are services departing from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City and arriving at University Dr & Mesa Dr via El Paso, 24th St & Washington St and 24th St/Baseline PNR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 35m.
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 $700 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Kansas City to Mesa, including transfers.
Kansas City to Mesa bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Mesa is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $170 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $210 - $290 and takes 28h 35m.
Kansas City to Mesa bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Mesa is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 12:26 AM in Kansas City and 10:26 PM in Mesa.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Mesa, AZ, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to University Dr & Mesa Dr via El Paso, El Paso, Phoenix, 24th St & Washington St, and 24th St/Baseline PNR in around 28h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
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
- $650–1,100
- 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
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from El Paso to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $60–90
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from El Paso to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Mesa is 1195 miles. It takes approximately 20h 52m to drive from Kansas City to Mesa.
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