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How to get fromKansas City to Olatheby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to Olathe by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 85 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from On Grand At 11Th Southbound Nearside to On Ward Pkwy At 89Th Southboundbus bus 85
    2. Take the taxi from On Ward Pkwy At 89Th Southbound to Olathetaxi taxi
    1h 12m
    $45–60

  2. Drive  22.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Olathecar car 22.1 mi
    26 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kansas City to Olathetaxi taxi 22.1 mi
    26 min
    $60–75

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  • Distance: 29.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Olathe, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Olathe. However, you can take the line 85 bus to On Ward Pkwy At 89Th Southbound then take the taxi to Olathe. Alternatively, you can drive from Kansas City to Olathe in around 26 min.

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