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How to get fromPalm Springs to Kansas Cityby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PSP - MCI
    7h 26m
    $170–851

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Pasobus bus Huntington Park
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus El Paso
    33h 50m
    $252–332

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    37h 46m

  4. Drive  1,461.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Kansas Citycar car 1,461.4 mi
    25h 27m
    $250–361

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    38h 7m
    $302–462

Palm Springs to Kansas City by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,290.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Kansas City (MCI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Palm Canyon at Chino to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City via Town Center & Hahn, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and El Paso in around 33h 50m.

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