There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MCI - RNO
6h 41m$200–700Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0560S
33h 28m$270–505Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the train from Denver to Renotrain California Zephyr
37h 52m$469–934Drive 1,583.3 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Renocar 1,583.3 mi
23h 52m$289–418
Kansas City to Reno by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Reno is to bus which costs $270 - $550 and takes 33h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Reno is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $200 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Reno station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Denver Union Station and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 28m.
The distance between Kansas City and Reno is 1364 miles. The road distance is 1592.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 33h 28m and costs $270 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Kansas City to Reno, including transfers.
Kansas City to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Reno is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $200 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 33h 28m.
Kansas City to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Reno is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 4:45 PM in Kansas City and 2:45 PM in Reno.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Denver Union Station and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 33h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Reno is 1593 miles. It takes approximately 23h 52m to drive from Kansas City to Reno.
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