There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Kansas City by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MSP - MCI
3h 4m$619–943Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
11h 12m$66–128Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803
9h 25m$100–150Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Kansas City432.3 mi
7h 3mDrive 432.3 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Kansas Citycar 432.3 mi
7h 3m$79–114
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Kansas City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Kansas City is to bus via Des Moines which costs $65 - $130 and takes 11h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Kansas City is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $600 - $950.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul and arriving at Kansas City. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Kansas City is 419 miles. The road distance is 434.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Kansas City, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Kansas City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis-St. Paul station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Kansas City is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $600 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 25m.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Kansas City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Kansas City is 435 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Kansas City.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kansas City (MCI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 9h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Kansas City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





