How to travel from Santa Fe to Wichita, United States of America

The distance between Santa Fe and Wichita is around 678 miles (1,091km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Santa Fe to Wichita by 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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Fly

Fly from Santa Fe (SAF) to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $395
Operated by

American Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Newton.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $155
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Drive

Drive to Wichita State University.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance694 miles (1,117km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santa Fe and Wichita

There are several options for getting from Santa Fe to Wichita by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $155 and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $395.

The distance between Santa Fe and Wichita is around 678 miles (1,091km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 496 miles (798km)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Santa Fe and Wichita by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santa Fe to Wichita is to fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx $395.

The cheapest way to travel between Santa Fe and Wichita, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $155 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santa Fe and Wichita. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santa Fe to Wichita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamy and Newton. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

Amtrak run train services between Santa Fe and Wichita. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 13h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Santa Fe and Wichita. We recommend that you fly from Santa Fe (SAF) to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT). instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Santa Fe and Wichita. Flights depart from Santa Fe (SAF) and arrive at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Santa Fe to Wichita. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 4h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Santa Fe to Wichita typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Santa Fe (SAF) and and arrive into Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT).

The closest major airport to Wichita is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) (ICT) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Wichita. Tulsa International Airport (TUL) (TUL) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) 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 Santa Fe and Wichita. The distance is around 694 miles (1,117km) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santa Fe to Wichita is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around $395.

How do I get from Santa Fe to Wichita

Compare travel optionsbetween Santa Fe and Wichita

Transport options from Santa Fe to Wichita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 5m
$395
hourly1,450km (901 miles)
Train
13h 10m
$155
twice daily1,091km (678 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
$69
on demand1,117km (694 miles)

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Airports near Wichita

The following major airports near Wichita offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

ICT
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6 miles (9km) from Wichita
TUL
Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
International Airport
Distance
131 miles (211km) from Wichita
MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
180 miles (289km) from Wichita