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How to get fromKansas City to Philadelphiaby plane, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Philadelphia by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane MCI - JAN
    2. Drive from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Philadelphiacar car
    7h 27m
    $123–620

  2. Drive 634.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Philadelphiacar car 634.2 mi
    11h 45m
    $116–168

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Meridian Bus Stop to Philadelphiataxi taxi
    16h 18m
    $258–360

  4. Fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane MCI - GTR
    2. Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Philadelphiacar car
    7h 38m
    $133–620

  5. Fly to Meridian, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Meridian (MEI)plane plane MCI - MEI
    2. Take the taxi from Meridian (MEI) to Philadelphiataxi taxi
    7h 52m
    $240–790

Kansas City (MCI) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 646.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Philadelphia. However, you can take the line 229 bus to Kci Airport Terminal C, walk to Kansas City (MCI) airport, fly to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN), then drive to Philadelphia. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Memphis Bus Station, take the bus to Meridian Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Philadelphia.

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