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

The distance between Washington and Kansas City is around 1,066 miles (1,716km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 17h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Washington to Kansas City by train, bus 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 Pittsburgh PA and then to Kansas City.

  • Duration24h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    $160
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Train

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

  • Duration24h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $165
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Drive

Drive to Kansas City.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Distance1,066 miles (1,716km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Washington and Kansas City

There are several options for getting from Washington to Kansas City by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $160 and will take around 24h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 17h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $105.

The distance between Washington and Kansas City is around 1,066 miles (1,716km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 941 miles (1,514km)

It takes around 24h 50m to get from Washington and Kansas City by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Washington to Kansas City is to drive which takes around 17h 50m and will set you back approx $105.

The cheapest way to travel between Washington and Kansas City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $160 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Washington and Kansas City. It typically takes around 24h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Washington 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 24h 50m.

Amtrak run train services between Washington and Kansas City. Trains depart once daily and will take around 24h 50m, 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 Washington and Kansas City. It typically takes around 24h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Washington to Kansas City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stadium-Armory & Bus Bay G, Pittsburgh PA, Sixth Ave At Bigelow Blvd and Pittsburgh. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 24h 45m.

OurBus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Washington and Kansas City. Buses run twice a week and take around 24h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Washington to Kansas City. We recommend that you take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Kansas City. instead which will take 24h 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 Washington and Kansas City. The distance is around 1,066 miles (1,716km) by road and it will take around 17h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Washington to Kansas City is to take the train which takes, on average, 24h 50m and will usually cost around $165.

How do I get from Washington to Kansas City

Compare travel optionsbetween Washington and Kansas City

Transport options from Washington to Kansas City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
24h 45m
$160
twice a week1,783km (1,108 miles)
Train
24h 50m
$165
once daily1,936km (1,203 miles)
Drive
17h 50m
$105
on demand1,716km (1,066 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