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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    6h 31m
    $143–769

  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 to Detroitbus bus
    17h 4m
    $120–210

  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 Royal Oak Amtraktrain train Wolverine
    14h 25m
    $401–619

  4. Drive  754.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Royal Oakcar car 754.7 mi
    12h 55m
    $129–187

  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 to Pontiacbus bus
    9h 5m
    $143–627

  6. 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 Royal Oak Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 25m

Kansas City to Royal Oak by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$401Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 682.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Kansas City to Royal Oak Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Woodward & Hendrie via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, Detroit, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 17h 4m.

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