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

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Kansas City is to fly which costs $150 - $700 and takes 6h 46m.

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 46m and costs $150 - $700.

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 Spokane, Billings, MT, Cheyenne and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h.

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 42h and costs $310 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Seattle to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Seattle to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $650 and takes 42h.

Where does the Seattle to Kansas City bus arrive?

Seattle to Kansas City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Kansas City?

Kansas City is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 10:03 PM in Seattle and 12:03 AM in Kansas City.

Can I drive from Seattle to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Kansas City is 1842 miles. It takes approximately 28h 42m to drive from Seattle to Kansas City.

Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 341+ hotels available in Kansas City.

Seattle to Kansas City - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Kansas City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kansas City (MCI)SEA - MCI
6h 46m
$155–680
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Station
2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billings
3. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WY
4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Station
5. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station
42h
$317–639
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolis
2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moines
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
2d 1h
$205–1,754
Drive 1,831.4 mi
1. Drive from Seattle to Kansas City1,831.4 mi
28h 42m
$335–483
Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Bellingham Airport
2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Kansas City (MCI)BLI - MCI
10h 40m
$180–686

Seattle to Kansas City by bus

1Weekly Buses

42hAverage Duration

$317Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,524.2 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

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 Spokane, Billings, Billings, MT, Cheyenne, and Denver Union Station in around 42h.

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