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How to get fromKansas City to Phoenixby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Phoenix by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MCI - PHX
    4h 43m
    $170–750

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2047
    27h 17m
    $329–760

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus Kansas City
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus bus El Paso / ...
    27h 31m
    $210–281

  4. Drive  1,199.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Phoenixcar car 1,199.5 mi
    21h 7m
    $219–317

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    27h 50m
    $235–369

Kansas City to Phoenix by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,065.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St via El Paso, El Paso, Phoenix, and 24th St/Washington in around 27h 31m.

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