There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Scottsdale by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Phoenix (PHX)plane MCI - PHX
6h 4m$174–754Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus Kansas City
- Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus El Paso
27h 38m$230–296Train, bus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047 / ...
28h 35m$435–870Drive 1,188.6 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Scottsdalecar 1,188.6 mi
20h 55m$217–314Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus Jefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
29h 11m$239–423
Kansas City to Scottsdale by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Scottsdale is to fly which costs $170 - $800 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Scottsdale is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $170 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Scottsdale. However, there are services departing from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City and arriving at McDowell Rd & Pima Rd via El Paso and McDowell Rd & 27th Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 38m.
The distance between Kansas City and Scottsdale is 1083 miles. The road distance is 1195.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Scottsdale without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 27h 38m and costs $230 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Kansas City to Scottsdale, including transfers.
Kansas City to Scottsdale bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Scottsdale is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $230 - $300 and takes 27h 38m.
Kansas City to Scottsdale bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Scottsdale is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 8:09 PM in Kansas City and 6:09 PM in Scottsdale.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Scottsdale, 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 McDowell Rd & Pima Rd via El Paso, El Paso, Phoenix, and McDowell Rd & 27th Av in around 27h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from El Paso to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $80–110
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Scottsdale is 1196 miles. It takes approximately 20h 55m to drive from Kansas City to Scottsdale.
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