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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Kansas Cityby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak) or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane RDU - MCI
    4h 18m
    $249–538

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 16m
    $135–372

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    34h 53m
    $250–682

  4. Drive 1,014.9 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Kansas Citycar car 1,014.9 mi
    18h 18m
    $186–268

Research Triangle to Kansas City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Kansas City Bus Station via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station Gate J, Durham, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 26h 16m.

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