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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 47m
    $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
    27h 30m
    $176–356
  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
    $471–993
  4. Drive 1,029.8 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Kansas Citycar car 1,029.8 mi
    18h 24m
    $188–272
  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 2m
    $236–993

Raleigh to Kansas City by bus and foot

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration27h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Kansas City, KS, 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 On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Wb via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village Bay M in around 27h 30m.

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