There are 5 ways to get from Santa Fe to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Kansas City
best- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SAF - MCI
6h 8m$141–675Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane SAF - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Kansas Citycar
7h 7m$133–500Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lamy Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
18h 12m$266–559Drive 752.2 mi
- Drive from Santa Fe to Kansas Citycar 752.2 mi
12h 52m$138–199Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Kansas City
- Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ABQ - MCI
7h 11m$136–759
Santa Fe to Kansas City by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Fe to Kansas City is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Fe to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Fe station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Lamy Station and arriving at Kansas City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.
The distance between Santa Fe and Kansas City is 711 miles. The road distance is 756.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Fe to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 18h 12m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Santa Fe to Kansas City, including transfers.
Santa Fe to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lamy Station.
The best way to get from Santa Fe to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 18h 12m.
Kansas City is 1h ahead of Santa Fe. It is currently 6:41 AM in Santa Fe and 7:41 AM in Kansas City.
Santa Fe to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lamy Station to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $260–550 and the journey takes 16h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Kansas City via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lamy Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-795-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
Train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Rio Metro Regional Transit District
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Fe to Kansas City is 757 miles. It takes approximately 12h 52m to drive from Santa Fe to Kansas City.
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