What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Kansas City is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 22h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $210 - $700.

Is there a direct train between Tampa and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Kansas City via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Tampa to Kansas City?

The distance between Tampa and Kansas City is 1087 miles. The road distance is 1210.1 miles.

How do I travel from Tampa to Kansas City without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa to Kansas City without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 50m and costs $230 - $460.

How long does it take to get from Tampa to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Tampa to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Kansas City train from?

Tampa to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.

Train or fly from Tampa to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Tampa to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $210 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 1h.

What is the time difference between Tampa and Kansas City?

Kansas City is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 4:37 AM in Tampa and 3:37 AM in Kansas City.

Where does the Tampa to Kansas City train arrive?

Tampa to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Tampa to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Kansas City is 1210 miles. It takes approximately 22h 3m to drive from Tampa to Kansas City.

How do I get a train ticket from Tampa to Kansas City?

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Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 333+ hotels available in Kansas City.

Tampa to Kansas City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Tampa
best
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane TPA - MCI
6h 6m
$212–702
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
27h 50m
$235–453
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
2d 1h
$682–1,438
Drive 1,203.1 mi
1. Drive from Tampa to Kansas Citycar 1,203.1 mi
22h 3m
$220–318
Train to Orlando, fly
1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MCO - MCI
8h 18m
$237–1,154
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SRQ - MCI
10h 21m
$242–1,120

Tampa to Kansas City by bus and train

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27h 50mAverage Duration

$235Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,080.5 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and Frontier Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tampa to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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