There are 4 ways to get from Ames to Kansas City Airport (MCI) by shuttle, plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Shuttle, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DSM - MCI
5h 30m$222–990Drive 221.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ames to Kansas City Airport (MCI)car 221.2 mi
3h 57m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
6h 18m$59–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ames to Kansas City-MCI221.2 mi
3h 57m
Ames to Kansas City Airport (MCI) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Kansas City Airport (MCI). However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound via East Village - Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Ames and Kansas City Airport (MCI) is 207 miles. The road distance is 222.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Kansas City Airport (MCI) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Ames to Kansas City Airport (MCI), including transfers.
Ames to Kansas City Airport (MCI) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Kansas City Airport (MCI) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Ames to Kansas City Airport (MCI).
There are 450+ hotels available in Kansas City Airport (MCI).
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Ames to Kansas City 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ames to Kansas City-MCI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ames and Kansas City Airport (MCI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



