There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Utah by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane MCI - SLC
5h 7m$252–1,403Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0560S / ...
22h 44m$189–346Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Salt Lake Citytrain California Zephyr
36h 57m$382–889Drive 1,068.6 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Salt Lake Citycar 1,068.6 mi
16h 22m$195–282
Kansas City to Utah by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Utah is to bus which costs $180 - $350 and takes 22h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Utah is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $250 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Utah. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at 200 S / Main St via Denver Union Station and Salt Lake Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Utah. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Salt Lake City via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 57m.
The distance between Kansas City and Utah is 954 miles. The road distance is 1074.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Utah without a car is to bus which takes 22h 44m and costs $180 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Kansas City to Utah, including transfers.
Kansas City to Utah bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Utah train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Utah is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $250 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $350 and takes 22h 44m, you could also train, which costs $380 - $900 and takes 36h 57m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Utah, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to 200 S / Main St via Denver Union Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Salt Lake Central Station in around 22h 44m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Salt Lake City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Salt Lake City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Utah bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Utah is 1h behind Kansas City. It is currently 2:30 PM in Kansas City and 1:30 PM in Utah.
Kansas City to Utah train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Utah is 1075 miles. It takes approximately 16h 22m to drive from Kansas City to Utah.
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