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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MEM - MCI
    6h 43m
    $141–801

  2. Bus via St. Louis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    11h 58m
    $76–151

  3. Drive 442.9 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Kansas Citycar car 442.9 mi
    8h 6m
    $81–117

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    13h 38m
    $116–261

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Memphis to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 0124
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    16h 28m
    $161–241

Memphis to Kansas City by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration11h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Kansas City (MCI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Kansas City Bus Station via Memphis Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 58m.

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