There are 4 ways to get from Albuquerque to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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 Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kansas City (MCI)ABQ - MCI
4h 53m$110–651Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tulsa Bus StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas CityJefferson 802
19h 15m$107–318Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas CitySouthwest Chief
17h 54m$110–320Drive 782.8 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Kansas City782.8 mi
14h 10m$143–207
Albuquerque to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Kansas City is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Kansas City via Tulsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Kansas City. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 54m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Kansas City is 750 miles. The road distance is 787.4 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 17h 54m and costs $110 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Albuquerque to Kansas City, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $320 and takes 17h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $320 and takes 19h 15m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $110–320 and the journey takes 17h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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More Questions & Answers
Albuquerque to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
Kansas City is 1h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 12:56 AM in Albuquerque and 1:56 AM in Kansas City.
Albuquerque to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Kansas City is 787 miles. It takes approximately 14h 10m to drive from Albuquerque to Kansas City.
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