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

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There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Kansas City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Tampa

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane TPA - MCI
    6h 18m
    $132–702

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 55m
    $206–335

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 1h
    $1,233–1,893

  4. Drive  1,199.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Kansas Citycar car 1,199.8 mi
    21h 58m
    $219–317

  5. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SRQ - MCI
    8h 27m
    $152–719

  6. Train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MCO - MCI
    8h 30m
    $255–1,169

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    28h 35m
    $316–510

Tampa to Kansas City by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration26h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,081.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 26h 55m.

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