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National Museum of World War II Aviation
Large aviation museum focused on restored WWII aircraft, aviation history, and interactive exhibits. A standout museum in the city for aviation enthusiasts.
Cheapest price
$118
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
16 h 55 m
Average duration
20 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
886 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to Colorado Springs, CO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kansas City, MO to Colorado Springs, CO will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $118.
It's difficult to get from Kansas City, MO to Colorado Springs, CO without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kansas City, MO to Colorado Springs, CO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, and a flight costs an average of $148.
Distance: 550 miles (886 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
$159 Average price Cheapest | $293 Average price |
16h 19m Average total duration 15h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, MO to Colorado Springs, CO:
A bus is $134 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kansas City, MO to Colorado Springs, CO costing on average $293 (€239).
Other travel options to Colorado Springs, CO take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 49m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 32h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
The table below shows live departures for Kansas City, MO to Colorado Springs, CO buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 4:35 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 16h55 | 8:30 PM Colorado Springs, S Tejon St / Ronald Reagan Hwy (Tejon Park-n-Ride), CO | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:00 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 23h15 | 7:15 AM Colorado Springs, S Tejon St / Ronald Reagan Hwy (Tejon Park-n-Ride), CO | 2 transfers | |
· · | 10:45 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 32h20 | 6:05 AM Colorado Springs, S Tejon St / Ronald Reagan Hwy (Tejon Park-n-Ride), CO | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Kansas City, MO to Colorado Springs, CO run on average 2 times per day, taking around 15h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $86 (€71) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:15, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 550 miles (886 km) distance in 26h 0m.
Distance 550 miles (886 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€71) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 26h 0m |
First bus 6:15 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Most Kansas City, MO to Colorado Springs, CO buses use the Kansas City, Jefferson Lines to Colorado Springs, S Tejon St / Ronald Reagan Hwy (Tejon Park-n-Ride) station pair. Use this guide to compare Kansas City, MO and Colorado Springs, CO bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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