What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Denver?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Denver is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 11h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Denver?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $430 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Denver?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kansas City Bus Station station and arriving at Denver Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Denver?

No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Denver. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Denver via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Denver?

The distance between Kansas City and Denver is 581 miles. The road distance is 601.2 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Denver without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Denver without a car is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Denver?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Kansas City to Denver, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Denver bus from?

Kansas City to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Denver train from?

Kansas City to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.

Train, bus or fly from Kansas City to Denver?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $430 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 11h 25m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $450 and takes 21h 38m.

Where does the Kansas City to Denver bus arrive?

Kansas City to Denver bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Denver?

Denver is 1h behind Kansas City. It is currently 6:47 PM in Kansas City and 5:47 PM in Denver.

Where does the Kansas City to Denver train arrive?

Kansas City to Denver train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Denver?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Denver is 601 miles. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Kansas City to Denver.

How do I get a train ticket from Kansas City to Denver?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kansas City to Denver?

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Where can I stay near Denver?

There are 1264+ hotels available in Denver.

Kansas City to Denver - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Denver by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Denver (DEN)MCI - DEN
4h 30m
$430–910
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union StationGreyhound US1200
11h 25m
$60–110
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to DenverCalifornia Zephyr
21h 38m
$203–448
Drive 597.7 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Denver597.7 mi
9h 15m
$110–158

Kansas City to Denver by bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Buses

11h 25mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kansas City to Denver.

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Distance: 577.7 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Denver, CO, USA?

Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Denver (DEN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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