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

The distance between Kansas City and Spokane is around 1,531 miles (2,464km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kansas City to Spokane 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 to Pullman (PUW), Bus

Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Pullman (PUW) then take the bus to Spokane.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Flight time5h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $420
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Denver then Stanfield and then to Spokane.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $270
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to St. Paul then take the train to Spokane.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $270
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Spokane Valley.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Distance1,601 miles (2,576km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kansas City and Spokane

There are several options for getting from Kansas City to Spokane by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $270 and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $420.

The distance between Kansas City and Spokane is around 1,531 miles (2,464km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,284 miles (2,066km)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Kansas City and Spokane by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kansas City to Spokane is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 55m and will set you back approx $420.

The cheapest way to travel between Kansas City and Spokane, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $270 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kansas City and Spokane. We recommend that you fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Pullman (PUW) then take the bus to Spokane. instead which will take 7h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kansas City and Spokane. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kansas City to Spokane. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Denver, Stanfield, Spokane and Plaza Zone 6. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Kansas City and Spokane. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 17h 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 Spokane. We recommend that you fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lewiston (LWS) then take the bus to Spokane. instead which will take 8h 30m.

The closest major airport to Spokane is Spokane International Airport (GEG) (GEG) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Spokane. Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) (FCA) and Missoula International Airport (MSO) (MSO) 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 Spokane. The distance is around 1,601 miles (2,576km) by road and it will take around 24hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kansas City to Spokane is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around $385.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kansas City and Spokane

Transport options from Kansas City to Spokane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Pullman (PUW), Bus + 1 similar
7h 55m
$420
twice daily2,970km (1,845 miles)
Plane and Bus8h 30m
$385
twice daily2,464km (1,531 miles)
Bus
1 day 17h
$270
5 times a week3,139km (1,950 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 14h
$270
once daily3,100km (1,926 miles)
Drive
24hrs
$160
on demand2,576km (1,601 miles)

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Airports near Spokane

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

GEG
Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6 miles (9km) from Spokane
FCA
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
International Airport
Distance
153 miles (247km) from Spokane
MSO
Missoula International Airport (MSO)
International Airport
Distance
165 miles (265km) from Spokane