There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to Mount Vernon by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
6h 45m$125–190Drive 318.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City to Mount Vernoncar 318.2 mi
5h 30m$59–84Fly
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MCI - CID
6h 18m$150–575
Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Mount Vernon is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Mount Vernon is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Mount Vernon. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Iowa City via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Kansas City and Mount Vernon is 328 miles. The road distance is 320.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Mount Vernon without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Kansas City to Mount Vernon, including transfers.
Kansas City to Mount Vernon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Mount Vernon is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $600 and takes 6h 18m.
Kansas City to Mount Vernon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Mount Vernon is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Kansas City to Mount Vernon.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Mount Vernon, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Mount Vernon via Des Moines and Iowa City in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly.
- 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 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 Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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