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How to get fromDayton to Kansas Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Dayton to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Dayton

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DAY - MCI
    7h 51m
    $182–1,002

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    14h 35m
    $67–147

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Columbus-Chicago
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    16h 47m
    $95–262

  4. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    18h 28m
    $127–578

  5. Bus to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane IND - MCI
    8h 45m
    $198–559

  6. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CMH - MCI
    8h 49m
    $212–755

  7. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    14h 55m
    $97–352

  8. Bus, train via St. Louis #2

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    15h 45m
    $72–297

  9. Drive 593 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Kansas Citycar car 593 mi
    10h 2m
    $109–157

Dayton to Kansas City by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Kansas City Bus Station via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 35m.

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