There are 3 ways to get from Fort Scott to Springfield by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nevada to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 112
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus Jefferson Lines 121
6h 52m$102–141Drive 114.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Scott to Springfieldcar 114.4 mi
2h 9m$21–31Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Fort Scott to Collinstaxi
- Take the bus from Collins to Springfieldbus Jefferson Lines 121
2h 24m$87–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Scott to Springfield is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Scott to Springfield is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Scott to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Nevada and arriving at Springfield via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Fort Scott and Springfield is 284 miles. The road distance is 115 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Scott to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Fort Scott to Springfield, including transfers.
Fort Scott to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Nevada station.
Fort Scott to Springfield bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Scott to Springfield is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Fort Scott to Springfield.
There are 102+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Fort Scott, KS, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Fort Scott to Springfield via Nevada and Kansas City in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Nevada to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Collins to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $23–35
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- $60–80
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