There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Ogallala by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus Jefferson Lines 705
- Take the bus from Omaha to Ogallalabus Bhl 119
11h 50m$156–206Drive 466.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City to Ogallalacar 466.1 mi
7h 24m$86–123Fly to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane MCI - LBF
- Take the bus from North Platte to Ogallalabus
8h 9m$138–604Bus via Ogallala
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus Jefferson Lines 705
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Ogallalabus Greyhound US0123S
12h 25m$106–161Fly to Denver, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Denver (DEN)plane MCI - DEN
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Ogallalabus
8h 41m$120–385
Kansas City to Ogallala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Ogallala is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Ogallala is to drive which takes 7h 24m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Ogallala. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Ogallala via Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Kansas City and Ogallala is 549 miles. The road distance is 468.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Ogallala without a car is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $150 - $210.
It takes approximately 11h 50m to get from Kansas City to Ogallala, including transfers.
Kansas City to Ogallala bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Ogallala bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Omaha station.
Ogallala is 1h behind Kansas City. It is currently 6:44 PM in Kansas City and 5:44 PM in Ogallala.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Ogallala is 469 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Kansas City to Ogallala.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Ogallala, NE, USA?
You can take a bus from Kansas City to Ogallala via Omaha in around 11h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Kansas City to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
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