Transport at MCI
13 ways to get to and from Kansas City: Bus · Group coach transport · Courtesy hotel vans · Pre-booked van service · Airport rental center bus · Bus to downtown · Express bus · Rideshare · App-based rideshare · Shuttle · Taxi · Metered taxi.
Options
13
Modes
12
Bus
2 options
~Varies
$1.50
Group coach transport
1 option
~Similar driving times as other road options (20-45 min to most metro destinations), plus group loading time
Commonly quoted in the $600-1,200 per day range for full‑size coaches serving KCI (varies by operator, hours, and mileage)
Courtesy hotel vans
1 option
~5-15 min ride for most nearby hotels, plus potential 10-30 min wait
$0 (typically included with room)
Pre-booked van service
1 option
~20-45 min to most metro destinations depending on distance and traffic
$60-120 per vehicle to common suburban destinations (reported ranges; varies by operator and distance)
Airport rental center bus
1 option
~5-10 min shuttle ride plus wait time
$0 (included with rental)
Bus to downtown
1 option
~45-60 min to downtown (in-vehicle plus transfer/wait time)
$1.50-2.00
Express bus
1 option
$1.50-2.00
Rideshare
1 option
~About 20-30 min to downtown Kansas City
$30-50
App-based rideshare
1 option
~20-30 min to downtown in normal traffic
$30-50 to downtown depending on time and surge (reported range)
Shuttle
1 option
~Varies by destination
Taxi
1 option
~About 20-30 min to downtown Kansas City
$40-50
Metered taxi
1 option
~20-30 min to downtown in normal traffic
$45-60 to downtown including tip (typical reported range)
Frequently asked
How do I get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to the city?
MCI has 13 ground-transport options — Bus, Group coach transport, Courtesy hotel vans, Pre-booked van service, Airport rental center bus. Each listing has the route, typical cost, and journey time.
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