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How to get fromKansas City to Mankatoby bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Mankato by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Owatonnabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Mankato, MNshuttle bus
    9h 28m
    $109–183

  2. Drive 379.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Mankatocar car 379.9 mi
    7h 13m
    $70–101

  3. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MCI - MSP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1 to Mankatoshuttle bus
    5h 55m
    $611–990

  4. Fly to Rochester, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Rochester (RST)plane plane MCI - RST
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Mankato, MNshuttle bus
    8h 38m
    $96–510

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kansas City to Mankato.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 424.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Mankato. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Owatonna, walk to Owatonna, MN, then take the shuttle to Mankato, MN. Alternatively, you can drive from Kansas City to Mankato in around 7h 13m.

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