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

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Rolla is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Rolla is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Kansas City to Rolla?

The distance between Kansas City and Rolla is 218 miles. The road distance is 208.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kansas City to Rolla without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 19m and costs $170 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Kansas City to Rolla, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Rolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Rolla is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Kansas City to Rolla.

Where can I stay near Rolla?

There are 20+ hotels available in Rolla.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Rolla by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
2. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Rollataxi
4h 19m
$170–209
Drive 207.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kansas City to Rollacar 207.7 mi
3h 50m
$38–55
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus Greyhound US0175s
2. Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Rollataxi
4h 24m
$155–193
Fly, shuttle
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle
5h 56m
$410–795

Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

$107Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kansas City to Rolla.

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Distance: 217 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Rolla. However, you can take the train to Jefferson City Station then take the taxi to Rolla. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Jefferson City then take the taxi to Rolla.

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