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How to get fromMinneapolis to Paolaby plane, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Paola by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MSP - MCI
    2. Drive from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Paolacar car
    3h 55m
    $613–968

  2. Drive 480.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Paolacar car 480.3 mi
    7h 58m
    $88–127

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kansas City to Paolataxi taxi
    10h 3m
    $187–276

  4. Bus, taxi via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from 75Th And Prospect Transit Center to Paolataxi taxi
    12h 5m
    $177–267

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Paola, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Paola. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Kansas City (MCI), then drive to Paola. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kansas City then take the taxi to Paola.

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