What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Kansas City is to bus which costs $320 - $650 and takes 39h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $170 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Seattle and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Seattle and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Kansas City via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Seattle to Kansas City?

The distance between Seattle and Kansas City is 1533 miles. The road distance is 1842.1 miles.

How do I travel from Seattle to Kansas City without a car?

The best way to get from Seattle to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 39h 55m and costs $320 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Seattle to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Seattle to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Kansas City bus from?

Seattle to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Seattle to Kansas City train from?

Seattle to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.

Train, bus or fly from Seattle to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Seattle to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $650 and takes 39h 55m, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Seattle to Kansas City bus arrive?

Seattle to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Kansas City?

Kansas City is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 2:18 AM in Seattle and 4:18 AM in Kansas City.

Where does the Seattle to Kansas City train arrive?

Seattle to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Seattle to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Kansas City is 1842 miles. It takes approximately 28h 27m to drive from Seattle to Kansas City.

How do I get a train ticket from Seattle to Kansas City?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Seattle to Kansas City?

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Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 293+ hotels available in Kansas City.

Seattle to Kansas City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SEA - MCI
6h 54m
$176–806
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0550
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
39h 55m
$328–635
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
2d 6h
$748–1,609
Drive 1,831.4 mi
1. Drive from Seattle to Kansas Citycar 1,831.4 mi
28h 27m
$335–483
Fly from Paine Field County Airport
1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane PAE - MCI
10h 21m
$288–1,228
Train to Portland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain
2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane PDX - MCI
10h 10m
$284–1,211

Seattle to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

39h 55mAverage Duration

$328Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Seattle to Kansas City.

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Distance: 1,524.3 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two 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 Denver Union Station in around 39h 55m.

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