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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Kansas City is to bus which costs $190 - $380 and takes 28h.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $210 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Kansas City via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 25m.

How far is it from Manhattan to Kansas City?

The distance between Manhattan and Kansas City is 1142 miles. The road distance is 1194.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Kansas City without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 27m and costs $270 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Manhattan to Kansas City, including transfers.

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

Manhattan to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

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

Manhattan to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from Manhattan to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $210 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $450 - $950 and takes 29h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 28h.

Where does the Manhattan to Kansas City bus arrive?

Manhattan to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Manhattan and Kansas City?

Kansas City is 1h behind Manhattan. It is currently 10:05 PM in Manhattan and 9:05 PM in Kansas City.

Where does the Manhattan to Kansas City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manhattan to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Kansas City is 1194 miles. It takes approximately 20h 36m to drive from Manhattan to Kansas City.

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

Book your Manhattan to Kansas City bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 515+ hotels available in Kansas City.

Manhattan to Kansas City - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Manhattan to Kansas City by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Laguardia Airport
best
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LGA - MCI
6h 8m
$213–1,007
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ISP - MCI
9h 38m
$186–830
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
25h 27m
$278–515
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
29h 25m
$453–947
Drive 1,187.1 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Kansas Citycar 1,187.1 mi
20h 36m
$217–313
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane EWR - MCI
6h 24m
$440–977
Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane JFK - MCI
6h 44m
$354–1,118
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane PHL - MCI
7h 42m
$254–1,799
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
28h
$199–377

Manhattan to Kansas City by bus, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

25h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,135.6 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to Kansas City via 7 Av/W 31 St, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 25m.

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