What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Kansas City is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Kansas City is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at East Village - Bay J via Des Moines and On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Waterloo to Kansas City?

The distance between Waterloo and Kansas City is 319 miles. The road distance is 301.1 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo to Kansas City without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $45 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Waterloo to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Kansas City bus from?

Waterloo to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.

Bus or fly from Waterloo to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Kansas City is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Waterloo to Kansas City bus arrive?

Waterloo to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Waterloo to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Kansas City is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Waterloo to Kansas City.

Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 333+ hotels available in Kansas City.

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There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0154S
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
7h 14m
$47–90
Drive 299.3 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo to Kansas Citycar 299.3 mi
5h 33m
$55–79
Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ALO - MCI
8h 41m
$130–624
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI)plane CID - MCI
7h 2m
$221–1,217
Drive to Rochester, fly
1. Drive from Waterloo to Rochester-Airport-RSTcar
2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Kansas City (MCI)plane RST - MCI
7h 25m
$110–578

Waterloo to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 317.3 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Kansas City, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Waterloo to East Village - Bay J via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Kansas City (MCI) 3 times a day.

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