What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Mankato?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Mankato is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Mankato?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Mankato is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 51m and costs $500 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Mankato?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Mankato. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Mankato, MN via Des Moines and 5th St Transit Center Gate B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Mankato?

The distance between Kansas City and Mankato is 426 miles. The road distance is 382.1 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Mankato without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Mankato without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 9h 13m and costs $95 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Mankato?

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Kansas City to Mankato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Mankato bus from?

Kansas City to Mankato bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Where does the Kansas City to Mankato bus arrive?

Kansas City to Mankato bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Mankato?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Mankato is 382 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Kansas City to Mankato.

Where can I stay near Mankato?

There are 28+ hotels available in Mankato.

Kansas City to Mankato - 5 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Mankato by bus, shuttle, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Owatonnabus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Mankato, MNshuttle S MN Conn 236 / ...
9h 13m
$97–165
Drive 379.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kansas City to Mankatocar 379.9 mi
7h 13m
$70–101
Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MCI - MSP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1 to Mankatoshuttle
5h 51m
$511–990
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from 5th St Transit Center Gate B to Mankato, MNbus Msp
13h 41m
$74–161
Fly to Rochester, shuttle
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rochester (RST)plane MCI - RST
2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Mankato, MNshuttle
8h 30m
$96–510

Kansas City (MCI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

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1h 49mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 423.2 mi
Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Mankato, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Mankato, MN via Des Moines and 5th St Transit Center Gate B in around 13h 41m.

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