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

The cheapest way to get from Louisiana to Kansas City is to bus which costs $140 - $290 and takes 19h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Louisiana to Kansas City is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $390 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Louisiana and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Louisiana station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Kansas City via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Louisiana and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Louisiana to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Kansas City via Chicago Union Station and Naperville Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 43m.

How far is it from Louisiana to Kansas City?

The distance between Louisiana and Kansas City is 719 miles. The road distance is 802.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Louisiana to Kansas City without a car is to bus via New South Memphis which takes 18h 45m and costs $170 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Louisiana to Kansas City, including transfers.

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

Louisiana to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.

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

Louisiana to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Louisiana to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Louisiana to Kansas City is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $390 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via New South Memphis, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 18h 45m, you could also train, which costs $440 - $900 and takes 28h 43m.

Where does the Louisiana to Kansas City bus arrive?

Louisiana to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.

Where does the Louisiana to Kansas City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Louisiana to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Louisiana to Kansas City is 802 miles. It takes approximately 15h 1m to drive from Louisiana to Kansas City.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kansas City?

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There are 8 ways to get from Louisiana to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best
1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MSY - MCI
3h 38m
$394–952
Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LCH - MCI
6h 13m
$131–663
Bus via New South Memphis
1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 120
18h 45m
$176–284
Train, bus
1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Carbondaletrain
2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
23h 8m
$309–648
Drive 797.5 mi
1. Drive from New Orleans to Kansas Citycar 797.5 mi
15h 1m
$146–211
Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport
1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LFT - MCI
6h 11m
$141–663
Bus
1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
19h 40m
$147–286
Train
1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
28h 43m
$440–886

Louisiana to Kansas City by train and bus

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23h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 714.9 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Kansas City (MCI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Kansas City via Memphis Bus Station in around 18h 45m.

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