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How to get fromKansas City to Mediapolisby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mediapolistaxi taxi
    5h 42m
    $211–325

  2. Drive  288.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Mediapoliscar car 288.1 mi
    5h 38m
    $53–76

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Iowa City to Mediapoliscar car
    7h 37m
    $58–92

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MCI - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Mediapoliscar car
    7h 14m
    $104–572

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MCI - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Mediapoliscar car
    7h 23m
    $97–508

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

Calendar147Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Mediapolis. However, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Mediapolis. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Mediapolis via Des Moines and Iowa City in around 7h 37m.

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