There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Santa Fe by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane MCI - SAF
6h 8m$131–626Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lamy Stationtrain Southwest Chief
17h 39m$272–557Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque to Santa Febus
21h 21m$194–313Drive 752.5 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Santa Fecar 752.5 mi
12h 53m$138–199Fly to Albuquerque International Airport, train
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane MCI - ABQ
- Take the train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Stationtrain
7h 50m$146–760
Kansas City to Santa Fe by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Santa Fe is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Santa Fe is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Santa Fe. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Sandoval @ Water IB via Tulsa Bus Station, Albuquerque and Santa Fe Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Santa Fe station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Lamy Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.
The distance between Kansas City and Santa Fe is 710 miles. The road distance is 756.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Santa Fe without a car is to train which takes 17h 39m and costs $270 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Kansas City to Santa Fe, including transfers.
Kansas City to Santa Fe bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Santa Fe train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Santa Fe is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 17h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $320 and takes 21h 21m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Santa Fe, NM, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Lamy Station once daily. Tickets cost $260–550 and the journey takes 16h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Lamy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
Train from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station to Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 505-850-3880
- Website
- ABQ Express Shuttle
Bus from Albuquerque to Santa Fe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- ABQ Express Shuttle
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Santa Fe bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Santa Fe is 1h behind Kansas City. It is currently 8:05 AM in Kansas City and 7:05 AM in Santa Fe.
Kansas City to Santa Fe train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lamy Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Santa Fe is 757 miles. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Kansas City to Santa Fe.
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