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

The distance between Kansas City and Dallas is around 490 miles (789km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a tram which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kansas City to Dallas by plane, tram, 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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Fly

Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    $190
Operated by

American Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Dallas.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $85
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to St. Louis and then to Dallas.

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $145
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Drive

Drive to Dallas.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance504 miles (812km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kansas City and Dallas

There are several options for getting from Kansas City to Dallas by plane, tram, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $85 and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a tram and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $275.

The distance between Kansas City and Dallas is around 490 miles (789km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 454 miles (731km)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Kansas City and Dallas by plane and tram. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kansas City to Dallas is to fly and then take a tram which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx $275.

The cheapest way to travel between Kansas City and Dallas, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $85 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kansas City and Dallas. It typically takes around 21h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kansas City to Dallas. 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 21h 15m.

Amtrak run train services between Kansas City and Dallas. Trains depart once daily and will take around 21h 15m, 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 Kansas City and Dallas. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kansas City and Dallas with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 13hrs.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Kansas City and Dallas. Buses run once daily and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kansas City and Dallas. Flights depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kansas City and Dallas with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

American Airlines fly between Kansas City and Dallas. Flights depart from Kansas City (MCI) and and arrive into Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Kansas City to Dallas typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Kansas City (MCI) and and arrive into Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW).

The closest major airport to Dallas is Dallas Love Field (DAL) (DAL) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Dallas. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) (DFW) and Waco Municipal Airport (ACT) (ACT) 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 Kansas City and Dallas. The distance is around 504 miles (812km) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kansas City to Dallas is to fly and then take a tram which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around $275.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kansas City and Dallas

Transport options from Kansas City to Dallas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 15m
$190
hourly815km (506 miles)
Plane and Tram2h 60m
$275
hourly789km (490 miles)
Bus
13hrs
$85
once daily926km (575 miles)
Train
21h 15m
$145
once daily1,581km (982 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
$50
on demand812km (504 miles)

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Airports near Dallas

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

DAL
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6 miles (9km) from Dallas
DFW
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
International Airport
Distance
16 miles (26km) from Dallas
ACT
Waco Municipal Airport (ACT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84 miles (136km) from Dallas