What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Kansas City is to bus which costs $160 - $330 and takes 23h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Kansas City is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $200 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station, Columbus and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Kansas City via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 6m.

How far is it from Rochester to Kansas City?

The distance between Rochester and Kansas City is 956 miles. The road distance is 1051.2 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Kansas City without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 20h 6m and costs $330 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Rochester to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Kansas City bus from?

Rochester to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Kansas City train from?

Rochester to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochester to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Rochester to Kansas City is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $700 and takes 20h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 23h 40m.

Where does the Rochester to Kansas City bus arrive?

Rochester to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Kansas City?

Kansas City is 1h behind Rochester. It is currently 7:11 PM in Rochester and 6:11 PM in Kansas City.

Where does the Rochester to Kansas City train arrive?

Rochester to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Kansas City is 1051 miles. It takes approximately 17h 47m to drive from Rochester to Kansas City.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochester to Kansas City?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rochester to Kansas City?

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Where can I stay near Kansas City?

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

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Fly from Rochester
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ROC - MCI
5h 41m
$207–920
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus
3. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
23h 40m
$165–326
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
20h 6m
$333–677
Drive 1,045.1 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Kansas Citycar 1,045.1 mi
17h 47m
$191–276
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane BUF - MCI
7h 43m
$200–967

Rochester to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

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20h 6mAverage Duration

$333Cheapest Price

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Distance: 950.8 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 20h 6m.

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