What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Tennessee?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Tennessee is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Tennessee?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Tennessee is to train and taxi which takes 4h 15m and costs $160 - $270.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Tennessee?

No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Tennessee station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Macomb Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Tennessee?

The distance between Kansas City and Tennessee is 258 miles. The road distance is 282.4 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Tennessee without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Tennessee without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 15m and costs $160 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Tennessee?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Kansas City to Tennessee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Tennessee train from?

Kansas City to Tennessee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.

Where does the Kansas City to Tennessee train arrive?

Kansas City to Tennessee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Tennessee?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Tennessee is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Kansas City to Tennessee.

Where can I stay near Tennessee?

There are four+ hotels available in Tennessee.

Kansas City to Tennessee - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to Tennessee by train, taxi, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Fort Madisontrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the taxi from Fort Madison to Tennesseetaxi
4h 15m
$164–262
Drive 280.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kansas City to Tennesseecar 280.8 mi
4h 48m
$52–74
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
6h 20m
$144–274

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Distance: 256.6 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Tennessee, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Kansas City to Tennessee via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Macomb Station in around 6h 20m.

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