There are 6 ways to get from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MEM - MCI
5h 13m$148–757Bus via St. Louis
cheapest- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
11h 20m$76–161Bus, train
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
13h$126–276Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Memphis-MEM to Kansas City452.2 mi
8h 18mDrive 452.2 mi
- Drive from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Kansas Citycar 452.2 mi
8h 18m$83–120Bus
- Take the bus from Memphis to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 0124
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 802
15h 50m$161–241
Memphis Airport (MEM) to Kansas City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Kansas City is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Kansas City is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from WINCHESTER ROAD at PLOUGH BOULEVARD and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Memphis Airport (MEM) and Kansas City is 419 miles. The road distance is 454.8 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Kansas City without a car is to bus via St. Louis which takes 11h 20m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Kansas City, including transfers.
Memphis Airport (MEM) to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Kansas City is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via St. Louis, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 11h 20m.
Memphis Airport (MEM) to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis Airport (MEM) to Kansas City is 455 miles. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Memphis Airport (MEM) to Kansas City.
What companies run services between Memphis Airport (MEM), USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WINCHESTER ROAD at PLOUGH BOULEVARD to Kansas City Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Memphis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Memphis-MEM to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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