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How to get fromKansas City to Tempeby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Tempe by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MCI - PHX
    5h 15m
    $172–752

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus bus FlixBus 2047
    27h 42m
    $355–767

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Tucsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Tempebus bus
    28h 21m
    $229–301

  4. Drive  1,191.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Tempecar car 1,191.6 mi
    20h 56m
    $218–315

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    28h 35m
    $217–391

Kansas City to Tempe by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration27h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,071.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United 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 Tempe via El Paso, El Paso, Tucson, 12th Av/Canada St, 6th Av/Pennington, and Tucson Downtown in around 28h 21m.

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