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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PDX - MCI
    6h 29m
    $173–483

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    39h 55m
    $293–563

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    47h 53m
    $667–1,342

  4. Drive 1,778.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Kansas Citycar car 1,778.4 mi
    28h
    $325–469

Portland to Kansas City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration39h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,512.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two 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 Pasco Bus Stop and Denver Union Station in around 39h 55m.

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