How to travel from Austin to Kansas City, United States of America

The distance between Austin and Kansas City is around 736 miles (1,185km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 11h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Austin to Kansas City by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the bus to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and then to Kansas City.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $140
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Train

Take the train to St. Louis and then to Kansas City.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $170
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Drive

Drive to Kansas City.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance736 miles (1,185km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Austin and Kansas City

There are several options for getting from Austin to Kansas City by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $87 and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 11h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $73.

The distance between Austin and Kansas City is around 736 miles (1,185km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 636 miles (1,023km)

It takes around 1 day 3h to get from Austin and Kansas City by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Austin to Kansas City is to drive which takes around 11h 30m and will set you back approx $73.

The cheapest way to travel between Austin and Kansas City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $87 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Austin and Kansas City. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Austin to Kansas City. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St. Louis. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Amtrak run train services between Austin and Kansas City. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Austin and Kansas City. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Austin to Kansas City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and Elm @ Lamar - W - Ns. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.

Flixbus USA, Greyhound USA and Omnibus Mexicanos S.A. de C.V. run regular bus services between Austin and Kansas City. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Austin to Kansas City. We recommend that you take the train to St. Louis and then to Kansas City. instead which will take 1 day 3h.

The closest major airport to Kansas City is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Kansas City. Manhattan Municipal Airport (MHK) (MHK) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (COU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Austin and Kansas City. The distance is around 736 miles (1,185km) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Austin to Kansas City is to take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 3h and will usually cost around $170.

How do I get from Austin to Kansas City

Compare travel optionsbetween Austin and Kansas City

Transport options from Austin to Kansas City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
15h 55m
$140
once daily1,241km (771 miles)
Bus via Dallas16hrs
$87
once daily1,241km (771 miles)
Train
1 day 3h
$170
once daily1,957km (1,216 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
$73
on demand1,185km (736 miles)

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Airports near Kansas City

The following major airports near Kansas City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
15 miles (25km) from Kansas City
MHK
Manhattan Municipal Airport (MHK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112 miles (180km) from Kansas City
COU
Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128 miles (206km) from Kansas City