There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Springfield, VA by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)MCI - DCA
4h 31m$213–1,107Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)MCI - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
5h 58m$116–953Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stop
26h 30m$140–327Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union StationSouthwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to AlexandriaFloridian / ...
27h 19m$198–435Drive 1,052.7 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Springfield, VA1,052.7 mi
17h 51m$193–278Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)MCI - IAD
5h 45m$233–811
Kansas City to Springfield, VA by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Springfield, VA is to bus which costs $140 - $330 and takes 26h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Springfield, VA is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $210 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Springfield, VA. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Springfield Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Springfield, VA. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station and King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 19m.
The distance between Kansas City and Springfield, VA is 987 miles. The road distance is 1058.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Springfield, VA without a car is to bus which takes 26h 30m and costs $140 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Kansas City to Springfield, VA, including transfers.
Kansas City to Springfield, VA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Springfield, VA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Springfield, VA is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $210 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 26h 30m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $440 and takes 27h 19m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Springfield, VA, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 26h 30m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Kansas City to Washington Dulles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Springfield, VA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield, VA is 1h ahead of Kansas City. It is currently 7:28 PM in Kansas City and 8:28 PM in Springfield, VA.
Kansas City to Springfield, VA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Springfield, VA is 1059 miles. It takes approximately 17h 51m to drive from Kansas City to Springfield, VA.
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