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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MCI - SEA
    6h 28m
    $183–503

  2. Fly to Tri-Cities Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane MCI - PSC
    8h 6m
    $130–600

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    40h 55m
    $307–581

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    47h 41m
    $618–1,329

  5. Drive 1,832.1 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Seattlecar car 1,832.1 mi
    28h 25m
    $335–483

  6. Fly to Spokane International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MCI - GEG
    7h 41m
    $162–752

  7. Fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MCI - PDX
    7h 40m
    $175–485

Kansas City to Washington by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$618Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,516.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to 4th Ave & Madison St via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 40h 55m.

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