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How to get fromSanta Fe to Kansas Cityby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Fe to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Kansas City

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    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAF - MCI
    6h 8m
    $141–675
  2. Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane SAF - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Kansas Citycar car
    7h 7m
    $133–500
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lamy Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    18h 12m
    $266–559
  4. Drive 752.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Kansas Citycar car 752.2 mi
    12h 52m
    $138–199
  5. Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ABQ - MCI
    7h 11m
    $136–759

Santa Fe to Kansas City by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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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.

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