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How to get fromKansas City to Knoxvilleby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to Knoxville by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Knoxvilletaxi taxi
    4h 8m
    $119–165

  2. Drive 195.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Knoxvillecar car 195.9 mi
    3h 41m
    $36–52

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MCI - DSM
    2. Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Knoxvilletaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $230–950

Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar117Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Knoxville. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines then take the taxi to Knoxville. Alternatively, you can drive from Kansas City to Knoxville in around 3h 41m.

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