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

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Texas is to bus which costs $120 - $240 and takes 18h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Texas is to fly and tram which takes 3h 59m and costs $75 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Texas?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Texas. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Louisiana St @ Prairie St via Dallas Bus Station and St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Texas?

No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Texas. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Houston via St. Louis and San Antonio Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 59m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Texas?

The distance between Kansas City and Texas is 494 miles. The road distance is 729 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kansas City to Texas without a car is to bus which takes 18h 13m and costs $120 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Kansas City to Texas, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Kansas City to Texas?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Texas is to bus which takes 18h 13m and costs $120 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $800 and takes 38h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $550 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Kansas City to Texas bus arrive?

Kansas City to Texas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Where does the Kansas City to Texas train arrive?

Kansas City to Texas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Texas?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Texas is 729 miles. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Kansas City to Texas.

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

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Where can I stay near Texas?

There are 1848+ hotels available in Texas.

Kansas City to Texas - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Kansas City to Texas by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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 to Dallas, tram
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Dallas (DAL)plane MCI - DAL
2. Take the tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to West End Stationtram
3h 59m
$76–436
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2240 / ...
18h 13m
$124–232
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
2. Take the train from St. Louis to San Antonio Stationtrain
3. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain
38h 59m
$338–802
Drive 724.8 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Houstoncar 724.8 mi
12h 8m
$133–192
Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane MCI - AUS
4h 33m
$96–552
Fly to William P. Hobby Airport
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MCI - HOU
4h 58m
$162–952
Fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane MCI - DFW
5h 10m
$133–393
Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MCI - IAH
2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus
5h 11m
$272–954
Fly to San Antonio International Airport
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane MCI - SAT
5h 20m
$132–402
Bus via Wake Village
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus
2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Longview Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus
18h 34m
$121–311
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
2. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2240 / ...
18h 38m
$126–223
Bus via Houston Bus Station (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1100 / ...
18h 43m
$134–246

Kansas City to Texas by bus

14Weekly Buses

18h 13mAverage Duration

$124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490.7 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Louisiana St @ Prairie St via Dallas Bus Station, Downtown Houston, and St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St in around 18h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Houston via St. Louis and San Antonio Station in around 38h 59m.

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