There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Tacoma 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MCI - SEA
6h 46m$246–556Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus 590 / ...
41h 46m$310–493Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus 590 / ...
2d$547–1,246Drive 1,845.5 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Tacomacar 1,845.5 mi
28h 43m$337–487
Kansas City to Tacoma by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Tacoma is to bus which costs $310 - $500 and takes 41h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Tacoma is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $240 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Tacoma. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Pacific Ave & S 14th St via Denver Union Station and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 46m.
The distance between Kansas City and Tacoma is 1537 miles. The road distance is 1856.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Tacoma without a car is to bus which takes 41h 46m and costs $310 - $500.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Kansas City to Tacoma, including transfers.
Kansas City to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Tacoma is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $240 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $500 and takes 41h 46m.
Kansas City to Tacoma bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Tacoma is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 10:08 AM in Kansas City and 8:08 AM in Tacoma.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Pacific Ave & S 14th St via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 41h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Tacoma is 1856 miles. It takes approximately 28h 43m to drive from Kansas City to Tacoma.
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