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

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Kansas City (MCI)planeAUS - MCI
    4h 59m
    $221–552

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus StationbusGreyhound US1160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus StationbusGreyhound US0136 / ...
    15h 55m
    $85–217

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to St. LouistrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas CitytrainMissouri River Runner / ...
    28h 46m
    $172–1,056

  4. Drive 682.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Kansas Citycar682.6 mi
    11h 26m
    $125–180

  5. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Kansas City (MCI)planeSAT - MCI
    7h 6m
    $153–456

  6. Bus via Tulsa

    1. Take the bus from Austin to TulsabusAguascalientes-Tulsa
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas CitybusJefferson 802
    18h 29m
    $171–276

Austin to Kansas City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Kansas City Bus Station via Dallas Bus Station in around 15h 55m.

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