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

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SEA - MCI
    6h 46m
    $156–756

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    42h
    $323–667

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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
    $198–1,700

  4. Drive 1,831.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Kansas Citycar car 1,831.4 mi
    28h 54m
    $335–483

Seattle to Kansas City by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration42hAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station via Spokane, Billings, Billings, MT, Cheyenne, and Denver Union Station in around 42h.

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