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How to get fromKansas City to Fairfieldby bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Fairfieldtaxi taxi
    6h 29m
    $132–200

  2. Drive 243.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Fairfieldcar car 243.6 mi
    4h 38m
    $45–65

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mt. Pleasant Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    7h 15m
    $189–329

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MCI - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Fairfieldcar car
    7h 36m
    $103–521

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

Calendar122Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Kansas City to Fairfield via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Mt. Pleasant Station in around 7h 15m.

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