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

The distance between Las Vegas and Kansas City is around 1,348 miles (2,169km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 20h 15m.

3 routes found

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

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $180
Operated by

Greyhound USA

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kingman AZ then take the train to Kansas City.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $160
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Kansas City.

  • Duration20h 15m
  • Distance1,348 miles (2,169km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Las Vegas and Kansas City

There are several options for getting from Las Vegas to Kansas City by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $160 and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 20h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $135.

The distance between Las Vegas and Kansas City is around 1,348 miles (2,169km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,141 miles (1,836km)

It takes around 1 day 4h to get from Las Vegas and Kansas City by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Las Vegas to Kansas City is to drive which takes around 20h 15m and will set you back approx $135.

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Las Vegas and Kansas City. We recommend that you drive to Kansas City. instead which will take 20h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Las Vegas and Kansas City. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Las Vegas and Kansas City with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1 day 4h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Las Vegas and Kansas City. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Las Vegas to Kansas City. We recommend that you take the bus to Kansas City. instead which will take 1 day 4h.

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 Las Vegas and Kansas City. The distance is around 1,348 miles (2,169km) by road and it will take around 20h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Las Vegas to Kansas City is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 4h and will usually cost around $180.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Las Vegas and Kansas City

Transport options from Las Vegas to Kansas City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 4h
$180
once daily2,185km (1,358 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 7h
$160
3 times a week2,490km (1,547 miles)
Drive
20h 15m
$135
on demand2,169km (1,348 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