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How to get fromKansas City to Ohio State Universityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Ohio State University by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MCI - CMH
    6h 47m
    $129–712

  2. Fly to Dayton, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane MCI - DAY
    2. Drive from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Ohio State Universitycar car
    7h 10m
    $103–569

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    16h 43m
    $107–175

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    16h 47m
    $172–391

  5. Train, bus via Toledo

    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 Toledotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    18h 27m
    $200–497

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    18h 23m
    $144–307

  7. Drive  657.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Ohio State Universitycar car 657.2 mi
    11h 2m
    $120–174

Kansas City to Ohio State University by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration16h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Ohio State University via St Louis Bus Station, Columbus, E Mound St & S 5Th St, and John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 in around 16h 43m.

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