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

The distance between Nashville and Kansas City is around 554 miles (892km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nashville 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 St Louis and then to Kansas City.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $90
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to St Louis then take the train to Kansas City.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $100
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kansas City.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance554 miles (892km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nashville and Kansas City

There are several options for getting from Nashville to Kansas City by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $90 and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $55.

The distance between Nashville and Kansas City is around 554 miles (892km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473 miles (761km)

It takes around 10h 25m to get from Nashville and Kansas City by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nashville to Kansas City is to drive which takes around 9h 10m and will set you back approx $55.

The cheapest way to travel between Nashville and Kansas City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $90 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nashville and Kansas City. We recommend that you drive to Kansas City. instead which will take 9h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nashville and Kansas City. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nashville to Kansas City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St Louis. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Nashville and Kansas City. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nashville to Kansas City. We recommend that you take the bus to St Louis and then to Kansas City. instead which will take 10h 25m.

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 Nashville and Kansas City. The distance is around 554 miles (892km) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nashville to Kansas City is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around $90.

How do I get from Nashville to Kansas City

Compare travel optionsbetween Nashville and Kansas City

Transport options from Nashville to Kansas City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
10h 25m
$90
twice daily905km (563 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 45m
$100
once daily955km (593 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
$55
on demand892km (554 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