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

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

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  1. Drive, bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Drive from Sterling to Salinacar car
    2. Take the bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    4h 21m
    $39–73

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hutchinson Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    5h 34m
    $147–251

  3. Drive 227.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sterling to Kansas Citycar car 227.5 mi
    3h 51m
    $42–60

  4. Drive to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sterling to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)car car
    2. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ICT - MCI
    6h 52m
    $193–968

  5. Drive to Salina Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sterling to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)car car
    2. Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SLN - MCI
    7h 20m
    $143–718

Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

Calendar126Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sterling to Kansas City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Sterling, KS, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Hutchinson Station to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 8m.

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