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

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SEA - MCI
    6h 30m
    $183–503

  2. Fly from Tri-Cities Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PSC - MCI
    8h 13m
    $126–540

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    41h 50m
    $303–583

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    47h 43m
    $680–1,328

  5. Drive 1,831.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Kansas Citycar car 1,831.4 mi
    28h 27m
    $335–483

  6. Fly from Spokane International Airport

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane GEG - MCI
    7h 47m
    $162–755

  7. Fly from Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PDX - MCI
    7h 19m
    $178–488

  8. Fly from Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PAE - MCI
    9h 49m
    $192–807

Washington to Kansas City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$680Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,516.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to Kansas City Bus Station via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 41h 50m.

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