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How to get fromKansas City to Mississippiby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Mississippi by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Memphis

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane MCI - MEM
    6h 15m
    $202–977

  2. Drive 630.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Jacksoncar car 630.4 mi
    11h 42m
    $115–167

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Jefferson 121
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US1173
    14h 55m
    $143–220

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Jacksontrain train
    19h 26m
    $246–522

  5. Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane MCI - JAN
    5h 52m
    $150–650

  6. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane MCI - GPT
    6h 14m
    $161–764

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksontrain train
    24h 55m
    $377–761

Kansas City to Mississippi by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Memphis (MEM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Jackson via Memphis Bus Station in around 14h 55m.

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