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

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

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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 52m
    $183–553

  2. Bus

    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 37m
    $323–513

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus bus 594 / ...
    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
    $1,053–1,753

  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 35m
    $250–621

  6. Bus via Billings

    1. Take the bus from Tacoma 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
    42h 40m
    $427–683

Tacoma to Kansas City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration42h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,529.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Kansas City Bus Station via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 42h 37m.

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