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How to get fromPortland to Kansas Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Kansas City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PDX - MCI
    6h 18m
    $213–1,003

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2d 1h
    $199–1,616

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $209–493

  4. Drive 1,778.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Kansas Citycar car 1,778.4 mi
    27h 59m
    $325–469

Portland to Kansas City by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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