How to travel from Saint Paul to Kansas City, United States of America

The distance between Saint Paul and Kansas City is around 437 miles (703km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint Paul 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 to Kansas City, MO

Take the bus to Kansas City MO.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $105
Operated by

Jefferson Lines

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Train

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

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $130
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Kansas City.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance437 miles (703km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Paul and Kansas City

There are several options for getting from Saint Paul to Kansas City by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $100 and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $43.

The distance between Saint Paul and Kansas City is around 437 miles (703km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 411 miles (662km)

It takes around 9h 30m to get from Saint Paul and Kansas City by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Paul to Kansas City is to drive which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx $43.

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Paul and Kansas City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $100 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Paul and Kansas City. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Paul 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 15hrs.

Amtrak run train services between Saint Paul and Kansas City. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15hrs, 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 Saint Paul and Kansas City. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Paul to Kansas City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

Jefferson Lines run regular bus services between Saint Paul and Kansas City. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Paul to Kansas City. We recommend that you take the bus to Kansas City MO. instead which will take 9h 30m.

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 Saint Paul and Kansas City. The distance is around 437 miles (703km) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Paul to Kansas City is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around $100.

How do I get from Saint Paul to Kansas City

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Paul and Kansas City

Transport options from Saint Paul to Kansas City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Kansas City, MO + 1 similar
7h 45m
$105
once daily721km (448 miles)
Bus9h 30m
$100
once daily746km (463 miles)
Train
15hrs
$130
once daily1,357km (843 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
$43
on demand703km (437 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