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How to get fromKansas City to Mesa Verde National Parkby plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Mesa Verde National Park by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane MCI - DRO
    2. Drive from Durango-Airport-DRO to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    7h 16m
    $112–568

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    3. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    24h 31m
    $315–659

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    4. Drive from Durango to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    25h 39m
    $199–358

  4. Drive 874.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car 874.7 mi
    16h 3m
    $160–231

  5. Fly to Four Corners Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN)plane plane MCI - FMN
    2. Drive from Farmington-Airport-FMN to Mesa Verde National Parkcar car
    7h 55m
    $125–623

  6. Fly to Cortez, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Cortez (CEZ)plane plane MCI - CEZ
    2. Take the taxi from Cortez (CEZ) to Mesa Verde National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 12m
    $275–680

Kansas City (MCI) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 811.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Mesa Verde National Park, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Mesa Verde National Park. However, you can take the line 229 bus to Kci Airport Terminal C, walk to Kansas City (MCI) airport, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), then drive to Mesa Verde National Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Mesa Verde National Park via Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Albuquerque Bus Station, and Durango in around 24h 31m.

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