There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to Kansas City by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Tram to Dallas, fly to Kansas City
best- Take the tram from West End Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DAL - MCI
4h 32m$81–486Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
12h 50m$63–133Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to St. Louistrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
22h 32m$118–360Drive 487.4 mi
- Drive from Dallas to Kansas Citycar 487.4 mi
8h 25m$89–129Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Kansas City
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DFW - MCI
5h 22m$123–393Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane DFW - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Kansas Citycar
5h 53m$70–338
Dallas to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Kansas City is to bus which costs $60 - $140 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Kansas City is to tram and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $80 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Southwest Medical District/Parkland and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at Kansas City via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 32m.
The distance between Dallas and Kansas City is 494 miles. The road distance is 490.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 12h 50m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Dallas to Kansas City, including transfers.
Dallas to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dallas Bus Station.
Dallas to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas to Kansas City is to bus which takes 12h 50m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $360 and takes 22h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $400 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas to Kansas City via St. Louis in around 22h 32m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Dallas to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Tram from West End Station to Inwood/Love Field Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- 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 Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Dallas to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Dallas to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Kansas City is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Dallas to Kansas City.
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