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

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Marshalltown is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Marshalltown is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 8m and costs $140 - $190.

How far is it from Kansas City to Marshalltown?

The distance between Kansas City and Marshalltown is 244 miles. The road distance is 242.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kansas City to Marshalltown without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 8m and costs $140 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Kansas City to Marshalltown, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Marshalltown?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Marshalltown is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Kansas City to Marshalltown.

Where can I stay near Marshalltown?

There are eight+ hotels available in Marshalltown.

Kansas City to Marshalltown - 6 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Marshalltown by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Marshalltowntaxi
4h 8m
$142–189
Drive 241.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kansas City to Marshalltowncar 241.1 mi
4h 12m
$44–64
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MCI - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Marshalltowncar
6h 52m
$97–519
Bus, taxi via Ames
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Ames to Marshalltowntaxi
5h 9m
$154–202
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane MCI - ALO
2. Take the taxi from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Marshalltowntaxi
7h 33m
$220–710
Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, taxi
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MCI - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Nevada, IAshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Nevada, IA to Marshalltowntaxi
7h 53m
$245–855

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

118Weekly Planes

5h 14mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.1 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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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