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How to get fromPittsburgh to Kansas Cityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport

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    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PIT - MCI
    7h 49m
    $155–803

  2. Drive  838.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Kansas Citycar car 838.8 mi
    14h 13m
    $144–208

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    18h 9m
    $504–775

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal 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 / ...
    18h 10m
    $158–237

  5. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CLE - MCI
    10h 24m
    $219–920

Pittsburgh to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$504Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 819 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 18h 9m.

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