There are 4 ways to get from Memphis to Kansas City by plane, bus, train, 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
6h 43m$151–801Drive 442.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Memphis to Kansas Citycar 442.9 mi
8h 6m$81–117Bus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 120
11h 28m$111–161Bus, train
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
13h 10m$136–281
Memphis to Kansas City by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Kansas City is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Kansas City via Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Memphis and Kansas City is 431 miles. The road distance is 445.4 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 11h 28m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Memphis to Kansas City, including transfers.
Memphis to Kansas City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 28m.
Memphis to Kansas City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Kansas City is 445 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Memphis to Kansas City.
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) hourly. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas City 4 times a week. Tickets cost $110–160 and the journey takes 9h 45m.
- 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
- $150–800
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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