Direct routes for travel from Kansas City to Yellowstone National Park
There are 17 direct flights per day and 124 flights per week from Kansas City to Yellowstone National Park. The trip from Kansas City to Jackson takes around 5 hours and costs from 210 USD.
Trains from Kansas City to Yellowstone National Park
The trains from Kansas City to Yellowstone National Park depart from Kansas City Union Station and arrive at Salt Lake City Amtrak Station. The railroad connecting two cities is about 2110 miles. The trip takes approximately 48 hours. The average ticket from Kansas City to Yellowstone National Park costs around 301 USD. Also, the ticket prices from range between 236 USD and 360 USD. So, don't hesitate to purchase the tickets in advance. The train stops 25 times on the whole trip.
Flight from Kansas City to Yellowstone National Park
880-mile distance separates Kansas City and Yellowstone National Park so you can travel that from Kansas City to Jackson. One of best way to get from one city to another is to take a flight that lasts 5 hours. If you want to purchase a plane ticket from Kansas City to Yellowstone National Park, you are likely to spend around 550 USD for it. Getting from Kansas City to Yellowstone National Park will cost you from 210 USD. It is convenient to travel from Kansas City to Yellowstone National Park by plane with flight departing at 06:00 and arriving at 09:34.
Driving directions from Kansas City to Yellowstone National Park
The distance from Kansas City to Yellowstone National Park is around 1145 miles. You will be in Yellowstone National Park in a 19-hour drive. The standard price of fuel is 138 USD.
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Saddles, Stetsons, Buffalo and more greet you on this 11-day Wild West Adventure! Be awestruck by the scenery of Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Badlands National Parks, relive the stories of the old West in Cody and Deadwood, marvel at the sight of Mount Rushmore, and be exhilarated on an off-road Jeep Safari. Your adventure awaits!
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11 days From $3,995 per person
Travel among a group of like-minded travelers led by a professional tour manager
2023 Tour code: RM-MRBA-23
About the tour
Rugged frontier towns of the Old West and renowned national historic sites are hallmarks of this 11-day escorted tour across America's western frontier. Your Wild West discovery begins in Chicago, where you board the legendary California Zephyr for your journey across the Rocky Mountains to Provo, Utah. From Provo, your travels take you to the cowboy town of Jackson and Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Cody and then to the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Highlights
- Classic overnight rail experience on the legendary California Zephyr
- Scenic rail journey on the Black Hills Central Railroad's 1880 Train
- Visit 3 national parks: Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Badlands
- Enjoy a float trip on the Snake River through Grand Teton National Park
- Learn about the American West at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum
- Uncover the history of Mt. Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial
- Search for buffalo, pronghorns and other wildlife on a Jeep Safari in Custer State Park
Activity level Natural Explorer
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You don’t mind spending the day on your feet. You enjoy sightseeing that includes walking, standing or stair climbing. You’re okay with longer days that are more active, such as multiple sightseeing stops, longer motorcoach journeys and getting on and off ships and trains.
What’s included
- Transportation
- Rail travel on Amtrak (1 night on train)
- Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
- Scenic rail journey
- Accommodation
- Hotel accommodations for 9 nights, including 2 nights in Yellowstone National Park
- Luggage
- Baggage Handling
- Excursions & Entertainment
- The services of a professional Tour Manager from start to finish
- National Park Entrance Fees
- Snake River float trip in Grand Teton National Park
- Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Badlands National Parks touring
- Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum
- Jeep Safari in Custer State Park
- Visit Mt Rushmore National Memorial and Crazy Horse Memorial
- Food & Drinks
- Meals on train included when upgrading to private sleeping accommodations
- 9 meals, including a Chuckwagon dinner
- What’s not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights and Airport transfers
Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart Chicago aboard the California Zephyr
Arrive at Chicago Union Station and board the California Zephyr. Settle into your onboard accommodations and prepare for your overnight rail journey. If you are traveling from the West coast, you will meet the Tour Manager at the hotel in Provo on Day 2. Overnight train.
Day 2 - California Zephyr through the Rocky Mountains
Day 4 - Snake River Float Trip
Day 5 - Grand Teton National Park
Day 6 - Yellowstone National Park
Day 7 - Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum
Day 8 - Deadwood / Mt. Rushmore
Day 9 - 1880 Train / Crazy Horse / Custer State Park
Day 10 - Badlands National Park
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Hotels
Rustic Inn Creekside Resort & Spa, Jackson
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Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
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Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Canyon Lodge & Cabins, Yellowstone National Park
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Trains
Amtrak's California Zephyr
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BERNELL WOOD
Submitted 27/Sep
Train ride from Chicago to Provo was a night mare! I expected some swaying and rocking, but, not jerking and bouncing! Never got any sleep and neither did anyone I spoke to. Started the trip off sleep deprived and never recovered. Needed more down time.
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LINDA LARSON MITCHELL
Submitted 23/Sep
The tour guide was very professional and handled everything well. I did not enjoy the sleeper car on Amtrak and would not do that again. The raft float on the Snake River was wonderful and the views of the Tetons also. Mid trip I came down with Covid so I had to leave the tour unfortunately.
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DEBORAH ULLMAN
Submitted 21/Sep
The trip was well planned as to sights and visits. Plans for meals on our own could have been better executed. Twice we were left with little choice of dining options, once, because we were there after Labor Day and virtually everything was closed leaving very limited choices and another the trip manager was unaware the restaurant was closed and took us out of our way to dine from a food store, when one was available at the site. Train trip was long and not particularly relaxing making us tired before our trip began. There was little "down time" where we could have had a couple of later starts to recouperate.
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KAREN KELLY
Submitted 20/Sep
Enjoyed the national parks and the accommodations were great! The overnight on the train was a disappointing experience.
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ELIZABETH REGEN
Submitted 19/Sep
I thought it was a good trip. The lodgings where fine and the best available. The scenery was beautiful. I thought there was an appropriate amount of free time.
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Joseph Pasculli
Submitted 19/Sep
In most areas this was a great trip, but in some areas it didn't match up to expectations. In particular food choices were insufficient. The scenery was a given and the amount of wildlife was truly breath taken. One last thing was the amount of changing accommodations. It was exhausting.
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