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

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There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Kansas City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORF - MCI
    4h 47m
    $201–860

  2. Drive  1,164.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Kansas Citycar car 1,164.2 mi
    19h 42m
    $199–288

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 50m
    $249–385

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    34h 55m
    $769–1,249

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    35h 17m
    $414–655

Virginia Beach to Kansas City by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration31h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,058.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Kansas City Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 31h 50m.

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