There are 5 ways to get from Tempe to Kansas City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane PHX - MCI
5h 36m$122–602Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus Cbx
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus El Paso
27h 50m$202–287Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
28h 17m$674–1,136Drive 1,188.6 mi
- Drive from Tempe to Kansas Citycar 1,188.6 mi
21h 4m$217–314Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 802
30h 36m$264–394
Tempe to Kansas City by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Kansas City is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which costs $200 - $290 and takes 27h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Tempe to Kansas City is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tempe to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from University Dr & McClintock Dr and arriving at 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City via 24th St/Baseline PNR, Phoenix and El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.
The distance between Tempe and Kansas City is 1079 miles. The road distance is 1195.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tempe to Kansas City without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 27h 50m and costs $200 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Tempe to Kansas City, including transfers.
Tempe to Kansas City bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Tempe to Kansas City is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $200 - $290 and takes 27h 50m.
Tempe to Kansas City bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Kansas City is 2h ahead of Tempe. It is currently 9:20 AM in Tempe and 11:20 AM in Kansas City.
What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Kansas City (MCI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr & McClintock Dr to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City via 24th St/Baseline PNR, 24th St & Jefferson St, Phoenix, El Paso, and El Paso in around 27h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Phoenix to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Bus from Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $60–90
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–300
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
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Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Kansas City is 1195 miles. It takes approximately 21h 4m to drive from Tempe to Kansas City.
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