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How to get fromMonticello to Kansas Cityby taxi, bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Monticello to Kansas City by taxi, bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Monticello to Cedar Rapidstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 13m
    $155–224
  2. Drive 341.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monticello to Kansas Citycar car 341.9 mi
    5h 58m
    $63–91
  3. Drive, taxi, train

    1. Drive from Monticello to Cityline Plaza Sheltercar car
    2. Take the taxi from 7 St & 32 Ave to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    8h 29m
    $231–372
  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Monticello to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CID - MCI
    6h 54m
    $353–1,281

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

Calendar114Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Monticello, IA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Monticello to Kansas City. However, you can take the taxi to Cedar Rapids, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive to Cityline Plaza Shelter, take the line 70 bus to 7 St & 32 Ave, take the taxi to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the train to Kansas City.

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