How to travel from Salt Lake City to Kansas City, United States of America

The distance between Salt Lake City and Kansas City is around 946 miles (1,523km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Salt Lake City to Kansas City 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

Fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Kansas City (MCI).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $195
Operated by

Delta

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Bus

Take the bus to Denver and then to Kansas City.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $170
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lincoln Amtrak Station then take the bus to Omaha NE and then to Kansas City MO.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $190
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kansas City.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Distance1,070 miles (1,722km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salt Lake City and Kansas City

There are several options for getting from Salt Lake City to Kansas City by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $170 and will take around 21h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $195.

The distance between Salt Lake City and Kansas City is around 946 miles (1,523km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 923 miles (1,485km)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Salt Lake City and Kansas City by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salt Lake City to Kansas City is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx $195.

The cheapest way to travel between Salt Lake City and Kansas City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $170 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Salt Lake City and Kansas City. We recommend that you fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Kansas City (MCI). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salt Lake City and Kansas City. It typically takes around 21h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salt Lake City to Kansas City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 200 S / 300 E, Salt Lake Central Station and Denver. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 55m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Salt Lake City and Kansas City. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salt Lake City and Kansas City. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Salt Lake City and Kansas City with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.

Delta, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly between Salt Lake City and Kansas City. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and and arrive into Kansas City (MCI). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.

The flight from Salt Lake City to Kansas City typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and and arrive into Kansas City (MCI).

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 Salt Lake City and Kansas City. The distance is around 1,070 miles (1,722km) by road and it will take around 16h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salt Lake City to Kansas City is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around $195.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salt Lake City and Kansas City

Transport options from Salt Lake City to Kansas City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 55m
$195
hourly1,523km (946 miles)
Bus
21h 55m
$170
once daily1,853km (1,151 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 3h
$190
once daily2,094km (1,301 miles)
Drive
16h 10m
$105
on demand1,722km (1,070 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