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How to get fromKansas City to Marshalltownby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    3h 58m
    $141–198

  2. Drive 241.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Marshalltowncar car 241.1 mi
    4h 12m
    $44–64

  3. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane MCI - ALO
    2. Take the taxi from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    7h 27m
    $230–710

  4. Bus, taxi via Ames

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Ames to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    5h 9m
    $154–201

  5. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MCI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Nevada, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nevada, IA to Marshalltowntaxi taxi
    7h 56m
    $315–1,155

Kansas City (MCI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 243.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Marshalltown. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines then take the taxi to Marshalltown. Alternatively, you can drive from Kansas City to Marshalltown in around 4h 12m.

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