There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MSP - MCI
4h 28m$502–952Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
9h 10m$70–110Drive 436.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Kansas Citycar 436.2 mi
7h 6m$80–115Fly from Rochester
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Kansas City (MCI)plane RST - MCI
6h 19m$86–587Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DLH - MCI
6h 55m$91–552Bus via Union Depot Station & Terminal
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
9h 27m$102–152Bus via Terminal 1 Station
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803
10h 46m$102–152
Minnesota to Kansas City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Kansas City is to bus which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $500 - $950.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Kansas City. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Minnesota and Kansas City is 427 miles. The road distance is 438.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Minnesota to Kansas City, including transfers.
Minnesota to Kansas City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $500 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 10m.
Minnesota to Kansas City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Kansas City is 439 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Minnesota to Kansas City.
What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 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 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Rochester to Kansas City via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- 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
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
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
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