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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PHX - MCI
    5h 36m
    $242–702

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 802
    30h 12m
    $205–452

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    26h 51m
    $223–302

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2047
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    28h 17m
    $298–681

  5. Drive 1,188.6 mi

    1. Drive from Tempe to Kansas Citycar car 1,188.6 mi
    21h 4m
    $217–314

Tempe to Kansas City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tempe to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City via Tucson Downtown, Downtown Ronstadt Center, 6th Av/District, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, and El Paso in around 26h 51m.

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