How to travel from Kansas City to Las Vegas, United States of America

The distance between Kansas City and Las Vegas is around 1,348 miles (2,170km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 20h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kansas City to Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $180
Operated by

Greyhound USA

💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Kingman then take the bus to Downtown Las Vegas.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $160
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Las Vegas.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Distance1,348 miles (2,170km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kansas City and Las Vegas

There are several options for getting from Kansas City to Las Vegas by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $160 and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 20h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $135.

The distance between Kansas City and Las Vegas is around 1,348 miles (2,170km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,141 miles (1,836km)

It takes around 1 day 3h to get from Kansas City and Las Vegas by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kansas City to Las Vegas is to drive which takes around 20h 20m and will set you back approx $135.

The cheapest way to travel between Kansas City and Las Vegas, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $160 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kansas City and Las Vegas. We recommend that you drive to Las Vegas. instead which will take 20h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kansas City and Las Vegas. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kansas City and Las Vegas with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1 day 3h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Kansas City and Las Vegas. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kansas City to Las Vegas. We recommend that you take the bus to Las Vegas. instead which will take 1 day 3h.

The closest major airport to Las Vegas is McCarran International Airport (LAS) (LAS) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Las Vegas. Saint George Municipal Airport (SGU) (SGU) and Cedar City Airport (CDC) (CDC) 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 Las Vegas. The distance is around 1,348 miles (2,170km) by road and it will take around 20h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kansas City to Las Vegas is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 3h and will usually cost around $180.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kansas City and Las Vegas

Transport options from Kansas City to Las Vegas
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 3h
$180
once daily2,185km (1,358 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 6h
$160
3 times a week2,490km (1,547 miles)
Drive
20h 20m
$135
on demand2,170km (1,348 miles)

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Airports near Las Vegas

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

LAS
McCarran International Airport (LAS)
International Airport
Distance
6 miles (10km) from Las Vegas
SGU
Saint George Municipal Airport (SGU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109 miles (175km) from Las Vegas
CDC
Cedar City Airport (CDC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
155 miles (250km) from Las Vegas