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How to get fromKansas City to De Smetby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to De Smet by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Brookingsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Brookings to De Smettaxi taxi
    11h 13m
    $229–306

  2. Drive 453.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to De Smetcar car 453.6 mi
    7h 21m
    $83–120

  3. Fly to Watertown Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY)plane plane MCI - ATY
    2. Take the taxi from Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) to De Smettaxi taxi
    7h 25m
    $225–670

  4. Fly to Aberdeen Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR)plane plane MCI - ABR
    2. Drive from Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) to De Smetcar car
    9h 3m
    $120–580

  5. Fly to Sioux Falls, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane plane MCI - FSD
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Brookingsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Brookings to De Smettaxi taxi
    8h 6m
    $238–688

Kansas City (MCI) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kansas City to De Smet.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 500.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 13m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and De Smet, SD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to De Smet. However, you can take the bus to Sioux Falls, take the bus to Brookings, then take the taxi to De Smet. Alternatively, you can drive from Kansas City to De Smet in around 7h 21m.

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