There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to Ozarks by bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kansas City to Bolivarbus Jefferson Lines 121
- Take the taxi from Bolivar to Ozarkstaxi
4h 45m$172–217Drive 214.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City to Ozarkscar 214.1 mi
4h 10m$40–57Bus, taxi via Springfield
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus Jefferson Lines 121
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Ozarkstaxi
4h 54m$147–195
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Ozarks is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Ozarks is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $60.
The distance between Kansas City and Ozarks is 216 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Ozarks without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 45m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Kansas City to Ozarks, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Ozarks is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Kansas City to Ozarks.
There are three+ hotels available in Ozarks.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Ozarks, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Ozarks. However, you can take the bus to Bolivar then take the taxi to Ozarks. Alternatively, you can drive from Kansas City to Ozarks in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Bolivar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Estimated price
- $100–160
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