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

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

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane RDU - MCI
    5h 49m
    $152–752

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 53m
    $191–366

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    32h 51m
    $491–993

  4. Drive 1,026.4 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Kansas Citycar car 1,026.4 mi
    18h 19m
    $188–271

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane GSO - MCI
    9h 4m
    $246–993

Raleigh to Kansas City by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration26h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 939.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Kansas City Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 26h 53m.

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