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.
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.
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Take the train to St. Louis and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 15h 55m | $140 | once daily | 1,241km (771 miles) |
Bus via Dallas | 16hrs | $87 | once daily | 1,241km (771 miles) |
Train | 1 day 3h | $170 | once daily | 1,957km (1,216 miles) |
Drive | 11h 30m | $73 | on demand | 1,185km (736 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kansas City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.