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

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Tempe is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 20h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Tempe is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $240 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Tempe?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Tempe. However, there are services departing from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City and arriving at Tempe via El Paso, 12th Av/Canada St and Tucson Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 21m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Tempe?

The distance between Kansas City and Tempe is 1079 miles. The road distance is 1198.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kansas City to Tempe without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 42m and costs $290 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Kansas City to Tempe, including transfers.

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

Kansas City to Tempe bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City station.

Bus or fly from Kansas City to Tempe?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Tempe is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $240 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $220 - $300 and takes 28h 21m.

Where does the Kansas City to Tempe bus arrive?

Kansas City to Tempe bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Tempe?

Tempe is 1h behind Kansas City. It is currently 7:30 PM in Kansas City and 6:30 PM in Tempe.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Tempe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Tempe is 1199 miles. It takes approximately 20h 56m to drive from Kansas City to Tempe.

Where can I stay near Tempe?

There are 2938+ hotels available in Tempe.

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

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MCI - PHX
5h 25m
$242–702
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
28h 35m
$205–445
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus FlixBus 2047
27h 42m
$297–668
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
2. Take the bus from El Paso to Tucsonbus
3. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Tempebus
28h 21m
$222–293
Drive 1,191.5 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Tempecar 1,191.5 mi
20h 56m
$218–315

Kansas City to Tempe by train and bus

5Weekly Services

27h 42mAverage Duration

$297Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,072.4 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Tempe via El Paso, El Paso, Tucson, 12th Av/Canada St, 6th Av/Pennington, and Tucson Downtown in around 28h 21m.

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