There are 3 ways to get from Lake Ozark to Kansas City by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the taxi from Lake Ozark to Jefferson Citytaxi
- Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
3h 52m$129–170Drive 148.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Ozark to Kansas Citycar 148.3 mi
3h 14m$28–40Taxi, train (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Lake Ozark to Jefferson City Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
4h$154–233
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Ozark to Kansas City is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Ozark to Kansas City is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Lake Ozark and Kansas City is 195 miles. The road distance is 149.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Ozark to Kansas City without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Lake Ozark to Kansas City, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Ozark to Kansas City is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Lake Ozark to Kansas City.
There are 521+ hotels available in Kansas City.
What companies run services between Lake Ozark, MO, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lake Ozark to Kansas City. However, you can take the taxi to Jefferson City then take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Jefferson City Station then take the train to Kansas City.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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