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How to get fromPhiladelphia Airport (PHL) to Kansas Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PHL - MCI
    4h 41m
    $404–853

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    27h 23m
    $171–336

  3. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    30h 51m
    $390–1,432

  4. Drive 1,120.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Kansas Citycar car 1,120.3 mi
    19h 14m
    $205–296

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    36h 52m
    $453–993

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Kansas City by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration27h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,058.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Kansas City Bus Station via Suburban Station, Jefferson Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 27h 23m.

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