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How to get fromKansas City to Bettendorfby train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Bettendorftaxi taxi
    5h 28m
    $280–391

  2. Drive  359.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Bettendorfcar car 359.6 mi
    6h 1m
    $66–95

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    7h 59m
    $82–122

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MCI - MLI
    6h 53m
    $102–571

Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Bettendorf via Des Moines and Moline Center Station in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 3 hours.

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