There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MSP - MCI
4h 21m$602–952Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
9h 23m$67–126Drive 438.8 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Kansas Citycar 438.8 mi
7h 10m$81–116Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
11h 16m$67–127
Minneapolis to Kansas City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Kansas City is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $600 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at On 11Th At Central Westbound via On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Kansas City is 426 miles. The road distance is 441.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 9h 23m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Minneapolis to Kansas City, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Kansas City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $600 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 9h 23m.
Minneapolis to Kansas City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Kansas City is 441 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Minneapolis to Kansas City.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Kansas City, KS, 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 to Kansas City 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 9h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- 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 to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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