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How to get fromKansas City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MCI - PHL
    4h 37m
    $400–900

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    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 Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    27h 52m
    $173–336

  3. Train via Washington

    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 Rockville Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    29h 15m
    $408–869

  4. Drive 1,117.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car car 1,117.5 mi
    19h 13m
    $204–295

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    35h 12m
    $460–988

Kansas City to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration27h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,058.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Airport Terminal A via St Louis Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, JFK Blvd & 17th St, and Suburban Station in around 27h 52m.

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