How to travel from New Orleans to Kansas City, United States of America

The distance between New Orleans and Kansas City is around 863 miles (1,389km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from New Orleans to Kansas City by bus, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the bus to Baton Rouge then fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Kansas City (MCI).

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $350
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Bus

Take the bus to Montgomery then St Louis and then to Kansas City.

  • Duration23h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $180
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Kansas City.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $185
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Drive

Drive to Kansas City.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Distance863 miles (1,389km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between New Orleans and Kansas City

There are several options for getting from New Orleans to Kansas City by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $180 and will take around 23h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $350.

The distance between New Orleans and Kansas City is around 863 miles (1,389km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 682 miles (1,098km)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from New Orleans and Kansas City by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from New Orleans to Kansas City is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx $350.

The cheapest way to travel between New Orleans and Kansas City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $180 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between New Orleans and Kansas City. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from New Orleans to Kansas City. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Amtrak run train services between New Orleans and Kansas City. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 2h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from New Orleans and Kansas City. It typically takes around 23h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from New Orleans to Kansas City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montgomery and St Louis. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 25m.

Greyhound USA, Amtrak and Megabus run regular bus services between New Orleans and Kansas City. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from New Orleans to Kansas City. We recommend that you take the bus to Baton Rouge then fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Kansas City (MCI). instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 New Orleans and Kansas City. The distance is around 863 miles (1,389km) by road and it will take around 14h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from New Orleans to Kansas City is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around $350.

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Compare travel optionsbetween New Orleans and Kansas City

Transport options from New Orleans to Kansas City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5h 50m
$350
5 times a week2,010km (1,249 miles)
Bus
23h 25m
$180
once daily1,892km (1,176 miles)
Train
1 day 2h
$185
once daily2,199km (1,366 miles)
Drive
14h 55m
$85
on demand1,389km (863 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