There are 2 ways to get from Iowa to Kansas City by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Kansas City is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Kansas City is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Iowa and Kansas City is 201 miles. The road distance is 193.2 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $26 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Iowa to Kansas City, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Kansas City is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Iowa to Kansas City.
There are 291+ hotels available in Kansas City.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Des Moines to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $18–90 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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