What is the cheapest way to get from Nashville to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from Nashville to Kansas City is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 11h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nashville to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from Nashville to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $400 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Nashville and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Nashville station to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Nashville Bus Station and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Nashville to Kansas City?

The distance between Nashville and Kansas City is 528 miles. The road distance is 557.4 miles.

How do I travel from Nashville to Kansas City without a car?

The best way to get from Nashville to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $85 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Nashville to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Nashville to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nashville to Kansas City bus from?

Nashville to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Nashville Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Nashville to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Nashville to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $400 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Nashville to Kansas City bus arrive?

Nashville to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Nashville to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Nashville to Kansas City is 557 miles. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Nashville to Kansas City.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nashville to Kansas City?

Book your Nashville to Kansas City bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 480+ hotels available in Kansas City.

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane BNA - MCI
4h 47m
$402–1,102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
11h 40m
$85–170
Drive 554.2 mi
1. Drive from Nashville to Kansas Citycar 554.2 mi
9h 15m
$102–147
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
13h 20m
$140–285
Bus, train via Carbondale
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
13h 30m
$138–294

Nashville to Kansas City by bus

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Distance: 524.8 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Nashville (BNA) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 40m.

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