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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SEA - MCI
    6h 43m
    $243–553

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    40h 45m
    $312–498

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    46h 43m
    $540–1,189

  4. Drive  1,831.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Kansas Citycar car 1,831.4 mi
    28h 27m
    $335–483

  5. Bus via Billings

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus bus
    41h 35m
    $426–672

Seattle to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration40h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,523.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kansas City (MCI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station via Denver Union Station in around 40h 45m.

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