There are 6 ways to get from New Mexico to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 from Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ABQ - MCI
4h 57m$430–951Drive 782.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albuquerque to Kansas Citycar 782.8 mi
14h 12m$143–207Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
17h 54m$490–800Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 802
19h 25m$177–263Fly from Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport
- Fly from Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ROW - MCI
6h 5m$147–720Fly from Hobbs Airport
- Fly from Hobbs Airport (HOB) to Kansas City (MCI)plane HOB - MCI
6h 11m$158–772
New Mexico to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Mexico to Kansas City is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 12m.
The fastest way to get from New Mexico to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $430 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from New Mexico station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Kansas City via Tulsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Kansas City. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 54m.
The distance between New Mexico and Kansas City is 750 miles. The road distance is 787.4 miles.
The best way to get from New Mexico to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 17h 54m and costs $490 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from New Mexico to Kansas City, including transfers.
New Mexico to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
New Mexico to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from New Mexico to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $430 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $490 - $800 and takes 17h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 19h 25m.
What companies run services between New Mexico, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kansas City (MCI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $490–800 and the journey takes 17h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Hobbs Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Hobbs Airport to Kansas City via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
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Booking & Getting There
New Mexico to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
Kansas City is 1h ahead of New Mexico. It is currently 12:34 PM in New Mexico and 1:34 PM in Kansas City.
New Mexico to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Mexico to Kansas City is 787 miles. It takes approximately 14h 12m to drive from New Mexico to Kansas City.
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