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How to get fromIowa City to Fort Scottby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to Fort Scott by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Rich Hillbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Rich Hill to Fort Scotttaxi taxi
    9h 15m
    $175–247

  2. Drive  397.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Fort Scottcar car 397.9 mi
    6h 36m
    $73–105

  3. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane MLI - JLN
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Fort Scotttaxi taxi
    9h 38m
    $135–466

  4. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane CID - JLN
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Fort Scotttaxi taxi
    10h

  5. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane CID - SGF
    3. Drive from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Fort Scottcar car
    9h 52m

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Fort Scotttaxi taxi
    9h 48m
    $142–440

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Iowa City to Fort Scott.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 418.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Fort Scott, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Fort Scott. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, walk to Kansas City, take the bus to Rich Hill, then take the taxi to Fort Scott. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Fort Scott in around 6h 36m.

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