The distance between Buffalo and Kansas City is around 969 miles (1,559km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 16h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Buffalo 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 train to Chicago Union Station and then to Kansas City.
Take the bus to Columbus OH and then to Kansas City.
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There are several options for getting from Buffalo to Kansas City by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $165 and will take around 17h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 16h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $95.
The distance between Buffalo and Kansas City is around 969 miles (1,559km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 858 miles (1,381km)
It takes around 17h 55m to get from Buffalo and Kansas City by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Buffalo to Kansas City is to drive which takes around 16h 25m and will set you back approx $95.
The cheapest way to travel between Buffalo and Kansas City, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $165 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Buffalo and Kansas City. It typically takes around 17h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Buffalo to Kansas City. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 55m.
Amtrak run train services between Buffalo and Kansas City. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 55m, 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 Buffalo and Kansas City. It typically takes around 23h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Buffalo to Kansas City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Columbus OH. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 25m.
Barons Bus, Greyhound USA, Trailways and Amtrak run regular bus services between Buffalo and Kansas City. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Buffalo to Kansas City. We recommend that you take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Kansas City. instead which will take 17h 55m.
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 Buffalo and Kansas City. The distance is around 982 miles (1,580km) by road and it will take around 16h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buffalo to Kansas City is to take the train which takes, on average, 17h 55m and will usually cost around $165.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 17h 55m | $165 | once daily | 1,559km (969 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 23h 25m | $180 | once daily | 1,675km (1,041 miles) |
Bus via Dubois, Pa | 1 day 2h | $175 | once daily | 1,868km (1,160 miles) |
Drive | 16h 25m | $95 | on demand | 1,580km (982 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.