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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kansas City to Pontiac by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Detroit, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MCI - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 56m
    $402–1,124

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus bus 462
    17h 24m
    $104–221

  3. 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 Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    14h 52m
    $238–486

  4. Drive 755.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Pontiaccar car 755.8 mi
    12h 57m
    $138–200

  5. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane MCI - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus bus
    8h 8m
    $137–616

  6. Fly to Mbs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane MCI - MBS
    2. Take the bus from Saginaw Bus Center to Pontiac Amtrakbus bus
    9h 2m
    $130–606

  7. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MCI - LAN
    2. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 5m
    $168–887

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 52m
    $243–436

Kansas City to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Kansas City to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Downtown Pontiac via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN, Detroit, MI, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 17h 24m.

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