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How to get fromKansas City to West Plainsby bus, shuttle, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to West Plains by bus, shuttle, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Norwoodshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Norwood to West Plainstaxi taxi
    5h 34m
    $156–204

  2. Drive 268.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to West Plainscar car 268.8 mi
    4h 53m
    $50–71

  3. Fly, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MCI - SGF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Mountain Groveshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mountain Grove to West Plainstaxi taxi
    9h 10m
    $205–721

Kansas City (MCI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

Calendar147Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 283.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and West Plains, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to West Plains. However, you can take the bus to Springfield, take the taxi to Springfield, take the shuttle to Norwood, then take the taxi to West Plains. Alternatively, you can drive from Kansas City to West Plains in around 4h 53m.

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