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

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Phoenix is to bus which costs $110 - $330 and takes 27h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Phoenix is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $250 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Phoenix?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Phoenix. However, there are services departing from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City and arriving at Central Av & Polk St via El Paso and Washington St & 25th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 44m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Phoenix?

The distance between Kansas City and Phoenix is 1072 miles. The road distance is 1206.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kansas City to Phoenix without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 17m and costs $140 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Kansas City to Phoenix, including transfers.

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

Kansas City to Phoenix bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.

Bus or fly from Kansas City to Phoenix?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Phoenix is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $250 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $200 - $280 and takes 27h 44m.

Where does the Kansas City to Phoenix bus arrive?

Kansas City to Phoenix bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 1h behind Kansas City. It is currently 4:40 AM in Kansas City and 3:40 AM in Phoenix.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Phoenix?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Phoenix is 1206 miles. It takes approximately 21h 6m to drive from Kansas City to Phoenix.

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

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Where can I stay near Phoenix?

There are 823+ hotels available in Phoenix.

Kansas City to Phoenix - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Phoenix by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MCI - PHX
4h 55m
$250–700
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus Jefferson 801
2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
27h 50m
$113–323
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
27h 17m
$145–401
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus Kansas City
2. Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus El Paso
27h 44m
$207–273
Drive 1,199.4 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Phoenixcar 1,199.4 mi
21h 6m
$219–317

Kansas City to Phoenix by train and bus

8Weekly Services

27h 17mAverage Duration

$145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,065.8 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Central Av & Polk St via El Paso, El Paso, Phoenix, and Washington St & 25th St in around 27h 44m.

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