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

The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Kansas City is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Kansas City is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct train between Fairfield and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfield station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Mt. Pleasant Station and arriving at Kansas City via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Fairfield to Kansas City?

The distance between Fairfield and Kansas City is 307 miles. The road distance is 245.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fairfield to Kansas City without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $130 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Fairfield to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Kansas City train from?

Fairfield to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mt. Pleasant Station.

Where does the Fairfield to Kansas City train arrive?

Fairfield to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Fairfield to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Kansas City is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Fairfield to Kansas City.

Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 512+ hotels available in Kansas City.

Fairfield to Kansas City - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairfield to Kansas City by taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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Taxi, bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the taxi from Fairfield to Ottumwa Bus Stoptaxi
2. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
6h 34m
$136–196
Drive 243.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fairfield to Kansas Citycar 243.7 mi
4h 38m
$45–65
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
7h 54m
$191–330
Drive, fly
1. Drive from Fairfield to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI)plane CID - MCI
7h 39m
$214–1,120

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

119Weekly Planes

5h 31mAverage Duration

$206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305.5 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a vehicle from Fairfield to Kansas City via Mt. Pleasant Station and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 54m.

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