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

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Montrose is to bus and drive which costs $130 - $240 and takes 19h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Montrose is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $130 - $600.

How far is it from Kansas City to Montrose?

The distance between Kansas City and Montrose is 741 miles. The road distance is 806.2 miles.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Kansas City to Montrose, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Montrose?

Montrose is 1h behind Kansas City. It is currently 6:30 AM in Kansas City and 5:30 AM in Montrose.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Montrose?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Montrose is 806 miles. It takes approximately 14h 16m to drive from Kansas City to Montrose.

Where can I stay near Montrose?

There are 32+ hotels available in Montrose.

Kansas City to Montrose - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Montrose by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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Fly to Montrose Regional Airport
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1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane MCI - MTJ
6h 9m
$135–595
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facilitybus
3. Drive from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Montrosecar
19h 10m
$137–239
Drive 801.5 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Montrosecar 801.5 mi
14h 16m
$147–212
Fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane MCI - GJT
2. Drive from Grand-Junction-Airport-GJT to Montrosecar
7h 4m
$141–717
Fly to Gunnison County Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Gunnison County Airport (GUC)plane MCI - GUC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Gunnison Airport to Montrose Airportshuttle
7h 48m
$214–745
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Denver to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Drive from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Montrosecar
21h 19m
$182–369
Bus, drive, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Rubey Parkbus Brt / ...
4. Drive from Rubey Park to Crested Buttecar
5. Take a shuttle bus from Crested Butte to Montrose Airportshuttle
22h 49m
$293–481

Kansas City (MCI) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) flights

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5h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 736.8 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) every 4 hours.

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