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How to get fromTempe to Kansas Cityby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PHX - MCI
    5h 36m
    $172–752

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus bus La / ...
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus El Paso
    27h 34m
    $204–289

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2047
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    28h 17m
    $323–784

  4. Drive  1,188.6 mi

    1. Drive from Tempe to Kansas Citycar car 1,188.6 mi
    21h 4m
    $217–314

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    30h 36m
    $234–374

Tempe to Kansas City by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,072.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mill Ave/3rd St to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City via Priest Dr/Washington St, Washington St & Priest Dr, Washington St & 25th St, Phoenix, El Paso, and El Paso in around 27h 34m.

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