What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Boston is to bus which costs $180 - $410 and takes 35h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Boston is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $120 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Boston via St Louis Bus Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Boston. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Boston via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 43m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Boston?

The distance between Kansas City and Boston is 1283 miles. The road distance is 1398.6 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Boston without a car is to train which takes 30h 43m and costs $160 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Boston?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Kansas City to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Boston bus from?

Kansas City to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Boston train from?

Kansas City to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.

Train, bus or fly from Kansas City to Boston?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Boston is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $120 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $800 and takes 30h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $410 and takes 35h 10m.

Where does the Kansas City to Boston bus arrive?

Kansas City to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Boston?

Boston is 1h ahead of Kansas City. It is currently 12:11 AM in Kansas City and 1:11 AM in Boston.

Where does the Kansas City to Boston train arrive?

Kansas City to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Boston is 1399 miles. It takes approximately 24h 15m to drive from Kansas City to Boston.

How do I get a train ticket from Kansas City to Boston?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kansas City to Boston?

Book your Kansas City to Boston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1584+ hotels available in Boston.

Kansas City to Boston - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Boston Logan Airport
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)MCI - BOS
4h 51m
$120–500
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union StationSouthwest Chief / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to BostonLake Shore Limited
30h 43m
$169–790
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Boston
34h 17m
$199–535
Drive 1,390.5 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Boston1,390.5 mi
24h 15m
$254–367
Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Manchester Airport (MHT)MCI - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
8h 56m
$183–835
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
35h 10m
$183–403

Kansas City to Boston by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

30h 43mAverage Duration

$169Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kansas City to Boston.

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Distance: 1,275.5 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Boston via Chicago Union Station in around 30h 43m.

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