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How to get fromMaine to Kansas Cityby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PWM - MCI
    6h 28m
    $209–948

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    35h 8m
    $388–895

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    37h 22m
    $243–429

  4. Drive  1,489.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Kansas Citycar car 1,489.5 mi
    26h 10m
    $272–393

  5. Bus, train via New York

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    38h 21m
    $312–564

Maine to Kansas City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,317.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Kansas City Bus Station via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Newark Penn Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 37h 22m.

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