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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to Kansas City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SEA - MCI
    6h 56m
    $183–493

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tacoma to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Billings, MTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus bus
    42h 35m
    $427–683

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $653–1,353

  4. Drive 1,844.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Kansas Citycar car 1,844.3 mi
    28h 44m
    $337–487

  5. Train to Portland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PDX - MCI
    9h 33m
    $218–574

  6. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 38m
    $308–613

Tacoma to Kansas City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration42h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$427Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,532.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Tacoma, 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tacoma to Kansas City via Spokane Station, Billings, and Sioux Falls in around 42h 35m.

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