There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Mount Pleasant by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mt. Pleasant Stationtrain California Zephyr
6h 48m$109–229Drive 265.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City to Mount Pleasantcar 265.5 mi
5h 4m$49–70Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Mount Pleasantbus Greyhound US0153S
8h 18m$69–128Fly, drive
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MCI - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Mount Pleasantcar
7h 10m$102–518
Kansas City to Mount Pleasant by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Mount Pleasant is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Mount Pleasant is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Mount Pleasant. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Mount Pleasant via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Mount Pleasant station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Mt. Pleasant Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Kansas City and Mount Pleasant is 345 miles. The road distance is 267.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Mount Pleasant without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Kansas City to Mount Pleasant, including transfers.
Kansas City to Mount Pleasant bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Mount Pleasant train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Mount Pleasant is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Mount Pleasant, IA, USA?
You can take a train from Kansas City to Mt. Pleasant Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Mount Pleasant via Des Moines and Mount Pleasant in around 8h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mt. Pleasant Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Mount Pleasant
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Mount Pleasant bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Kansas City to Mount Pleasant train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Mount Pleasant is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Kansas City to Mount Pleasant.
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