There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Salina by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Salinabus Greyhound US1200 / ...
12h 3m$99–156Drive 481.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Salinacar 481.9 mi
8h 1m$88–127Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Kansas Citytrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Salinabus Greyhound US1200 / ...
13h 15m$138–285Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane SPI - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Salinacar
10h 13m$94–433Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain
- Drive from Newton Station to Salinacar
13h 56m$147–353Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Salina Municipal Airport
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane DEC - SLN
6h 46m$110–451
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Salina is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Salina is to bus and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $110 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Salina. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Salina via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
The distance between Springfield and Salina is 533 miles. The road distance is 484.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Salina without a car is to bus which takes 12h 3m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Springfield to Salina, including transfers.
Springfield to Salina bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Salina bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Salina is 485 miles. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Springfield to Salina.
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What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Salina, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Salina via St Louis Bus Station and Salina in around 12h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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