There are 4 ways to get from Polk City to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
3h 36m$63–96Drive 198.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Polk City to Kansas Citycar 198.7 mi
3h 18m$37–53Fly
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DSM - MCI
5h 57m$188–857Bus via Ames
- Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
5h 11m$104–143
Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polk City to Kansas City is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Polk City to Kansas City is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Polk City to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Polk City and Kansas City is 210 miles. The road distance is 199.9 miles.
The best way to get from Polk City to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Polk City to Kansas City, including transfers.
Polk City to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Polk City to Kansas City is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $900 and takes 5h 57m.
Polk City to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polk City to Kansas City is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Polk City to Kansas City.
What companies run services between Polk City, IA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
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