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

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Kansas City is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 21h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Kansas City is to train and fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $190 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Lakeland and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Lakeland and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Lakeland and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Lakeland station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station and arriving at Kansas City via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Lakeland to Kansas City?

The distance between Lakeland and Kansas City is 1123 miles. The road distance is 1207.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lakeland to Kansas City without a car is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 28h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Lakeland to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Kansas City bus from?

Lakeland to Kansas City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland station.

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

Lakeland to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Lakeland to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Kansas City is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 28h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,200 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $950 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Lakeland to Kansas City bus arrive?

Lakeland to Kansas City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa Union Station.

What is the time difference between Lakeland and Kansas City?

Kansas City is 1h behind Lakeland. It is currently 4:21 AM in Lakeland and 3:21 AM in Kansas City.

Where does the Lakeland to Kansas City train arrive?

Lakeland to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Kansas City is 1207 miles. It takes approximately 21h 43m to drive from Lakeland to Kansas City.

How do I get a train ticket from Lakeland to Kansas City?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lakeland to Kansas City?

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Where can I stay near Kansas City?

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Lakeland to Kansas City - 7 ways to travel via train, Amtrak Thruway, and plane

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

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Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane TPA - MCI
7h 36m
Train to Orlando, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MCO - MCI
7h 54m
$197–642
Amtrak Thruway, bus
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
28h 57m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
2d
$1,212–1,861
Drive 1,200.1 mi
1. Drive from Lakeland to Kansas Citycar 1,200.1 mi
21h 43m
$219–317
Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane PIE - MCI
7h 52m
Fly from Lakeland
1. Fly from Lakeland (LAL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LAL - MCI
8h 21m
$242–952

Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

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3h 50mAverage Duration

$142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,116.1 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Kansas City Bus Station via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 28h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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