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How to get fromSchenectady to Kansas Cityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ALB - MCI
    8h 22m
    $224–1,104

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    24h 2m
    $681–1,046

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 30m
    $261–391

  4. Drive  1,244.2 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Kansas Citycar car 1,244.2 mi
    21h 12m
    $228–328

Schenectady to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration24h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$681Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,146.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 24h 2m.

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