How to travel from Kansas City to Salt Lake City, United States of America

The distance between Kansas City and Salt Lake City is around 948 miles (1,525km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kansas City to Salt Lake City by plane, 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 Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    $205
Operated by

Delta

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Bus

Take the bus to Denver and then to Salt Lake City.

  • Duration22h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $170
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Omaha NE and then to Lincoln NE then take the train to Salt Lake City.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $190
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Distance1,070 miles (1,722km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kansas City and Salt Lake City

There are several options for getting from Kansas City to Salt Lake City by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $170 and will take around 22h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $205.

The distance between Kansas City and Salt Lake City is around 948 miles (1,525km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 923 miles (1,485km)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Kansas City and Salt Lake City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kansas City to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx $205.

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kansas City and Salt Lake City. We recommend that you fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Salt Lake City (SLC). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kansas City and Salt Lake City. It typically takes around 22h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kansas City to Salt Lake City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Denver, Salt Lake City and 1st Ave / B St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 5m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Kansas City and Salt Lake City. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kansas City and Salt Lake City. Flights depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Salt Lake City (SLC). The flight takes around 3hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kansas City and Salt Lake City with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.

Delta, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier Airlines fly between Kansas City and Salt Lake City. Flights depart from Kansas City (MCI) and and arrive into Salt Lake City (SLC). These flights usually take around 3hrs.

The flight from Kansas City to Salt Lake City typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Kansas City (MCI) and and arrive into Salt Lake City (SLC).

The closest major airport to Salt Lake City is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) (SLC) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Salt Lake City. Provo Airport (PVU) (PVU) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) (VEL) 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 Salt Lake City. The distance is around 1,070 miles (1,722km) 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 Kansas City to Salt Lake City is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around $205.

How do I get from Kansas City to Salt Lake City

Compare travel optionsbetween Kansas City and Salt Lake City

Transport options from Kansas City to Salt Lake City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 25m
$205
hourly1,525km (948 miles)
Bus
22h 5m
$170
once daily1,854km (1,152 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 5h
$190
once daily2,098km (1,303 miles)
Drive
16h 10m
$105
on demand1,722km (1,070 miles)

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Airports near Salt Lake City

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

SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
International Airport
Distance
5 miles (8km) from Salt Lake City
PVU
Provo Airport (PVU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38 miles (62km) from Salt Lake City
VEL
Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127 miles (204km) from Salt Lake City