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

The cheapest way to get from Texas to Kansas City is to bus which costs $120 - $230 and takes 18h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Texas to Kansas City is to tram and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $85 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Texas and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Texas to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Smith St @ Preston St and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Downtown Houston and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Texas and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Texas to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Kansas City via San Antonio Station and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 32m.

How far is it from Texas to Kansas City?

The distance between Texas and Kansas City is 494 miles. The road distance is 729.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Texas to Kansas City without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 17h 49m and costs $110 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Texas to Kansas City, including transfers.

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

Texas to Kansas City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Texas to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Texas to Kansas City is to bus via Dallas which takes 17h 49m and costs $110 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $850 and takes 37h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 5h.

Where does the Texas to Kansas City bus arrive?

Texas to Kansas City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Where does the Texas to Kansas City train arrive?

Texas to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.

Can I drive from Texas to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Texas to Kansas City is 729 miles. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Texas to Kansas City.

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

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Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 369+ hotels available in Kansas City.

Texas to Kansas City - 12 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Texas to Kansas City by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

Tram to Dallas, fly
best
1. Take the tram from West End Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DAL - MCI
4h 36m
$86–496
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus Houston
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
17h 49m
$118–308
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Houston to San Antonio Stationtrain
2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to St. Louistrain
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
37h 32m
$337–808
Drive 725 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Kansas Citycar 725 mi
12h 8m
$133–192
Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Kansas City (MCI)plane AUS - MCI
5h
$101–602
Line 7 bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Navarro & Pecan to San Antonio International Airportbus
2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SAT - MCI
4h 51m
$131–401
Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Kansas City (MCI)plane HOU - MCI
5h 4m
$151–901
Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DFW - MCI
5h 34m
$133–393
Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane IAH - MCI
5h 35m
$273–954
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
18h 35m
$121–226
Bus #2 (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
18h 38m
$131–247
Bus via Wake Village
1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Texarkanabus
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus
18h 45m
$121–316

Texas to Kansas City by bus, foot, and tram

14Weekly Services

17h 49mAverage Duration

$118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Texas to Kansas City.

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Distance: 490.9 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to Kansas City Bus Station via 593 S Lamar St Dallas, West End Station, Bachman Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 17h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Kansas City via San Antonio Station and St. Louis in around 37h 32m.

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