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

The distance between Charlotte and Kansas City is around 959 miles (1,543km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 16h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Charlotte to Kansas City by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Columbus and then to Kansas City.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $170
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Charlottesville then Chicago Union Station and then to Kansas City.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $215
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Drive

Drive to Kansas City.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Distance959 miles (1,543km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Charlotte and Kansas City

There are several options for getting from Charlotte to Kansas City by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $170 and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 16h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $95.

The distance between Charlotte and Kansas City is around 959 miles (1,543km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 801 miles (1,289km)

It takes around 1 day 2h to get from Charlotte and Kansas City by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Charlotte to Kansas City is to drive which takes around 16h 10m and will set you back approx $95.

The cheapest way to travel between Charlotte and Kansas City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $170 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Charlotte and Kansas City. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Charlotte to Kansas City. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Charlottesville and Chicago Union Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Amtrak run train services between Charlotte and Kansas City. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 9h, 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 Charlotte and Kansas City. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Charlotte to Kansas City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Columbus. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Charlotte and Kansas City. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Charlotte to Kansas City. We recommend that you take the bus to Columbus and then to Kansas City. instead which will take 1 day 2h.

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 Charlotte and Kansas City. The distance is around 959 miles (1,543km) by road and it will take around 16h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Charlotte to Kansas City is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 2h and will usually cost around $170.

How do I get from Charlotte to Kansas City

Compare travel optionsbetween Charlotte and Kansas City

Transport options from Charlotte to Kansas City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 2h
$170
once daily1,886km (1,172 miles)
Train
1 day 9h
$215
6 times a week2,413km (1,500 miles)
Drive
16h 10m
$95
on demand1,543km (959 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