There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to Newton by bus, taxi, car, or plane
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the taxi from Des Moines to Newtontaxi
3h 48m$94–140Drive 223.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City to Newtoncar 223.1 mi
3h 52m$41–59Fly, taxi
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MCI - DSM
- Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Newtontaxi
6h 22m$245–960
Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Newton is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Newton is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 48m and costs $90 - $140.
The distance between Kansas City and Newton is 225 miles. The road distance is 224.4 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Newton without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 48m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Kansas City to Newton, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Newton is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Kansas City to Newton.
There are nine+ hotels available in Newton.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Newton, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Newton. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines then take the taxi to Newton. Alternatively, you can drive from Kansas City to Newton in around 3h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
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
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $65–110
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
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