Transportation
Kansas City’s central location makes it easily accessible by interstates and highways, as well as a quick flight from just about anywhere across the nation.
AIRPORT flykci.com Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is located 19 miles northwest of downtown Kansas City. They offer 11 carriers and connecting partners, more than 400 daily flights, and non-stop service to 43 locations.
AMTRAK amtrak.com Passenger rail service to 500+ destinations nationwide through Kansas City’s historic Union Station.
RENTAL CARS Make rental car reservations for your time in Kansas City. Many rental car companies are available at Kansas City International Airport and throughout the city: • ACE, 816-464-2100 • Budget, 816-243-5757 • Fox, 816-464-2100 • Payless, 800-258-2100 • Alamo, 816-464-5151 • Dollar, 800-800-4000 • Hertz, 816-243-5765 • Thrifty, 816-464-5600 • Avis, 816-243-5760 • Enterprise, 816-464-2500 • National, 816-243-5770
TAXI AND CAR SERVICE Taxi and car services are available throughout the Kansas City metro area. Taxi stands are located at all major hotels, shopping, and entertainment districts. Taxi fare starts at $2.50 with an additional $2 per mile and $1 for any time spent waiting in traffic. Traveling from the airport to downtown via taxi will cost you about $50. Phones for taxi service are located both inside and outside each terminal at baggage claim areas, and at other convenient locations outside terminal exits.
SUPERSHUTTLE supershuttle.com Super Shuttle is the airport’s exclusive scheduled ground transportation provider. Serving more than 100 area hotels and office locations. Convenient ticket locations throughout all KCI Airport terminals.
FIVE GUYS SHUTTLE 5guystransportation.com Providing $40 (downtown), $40 (Plaza), and $50-55 (Overland Park) plus 15% gratuity. Five Guys Shuttle has a current fleet of 11 clean, comfortable and newer vans, well-suited for when we have multiple folks arriving together and don't need limo or town car.
#1 LIMO SERVICE 1-limo.com You will never have to worry about the driving again. A friendly, reliable, 24-hour town car and limousine service. Requires a six-hour reservation notification.
10/10 TAXI 1010taxi.com/locations/location-kansas-city/ Friendly drivers from your neighborhood, that know your neighborhood. $10 for up to 5 miles, only $2 each additional mile.
YELLOW CAB OF KANSAS CITY kansas-city-taxi.com Kansas City's premier ground transportation provide: limousines, executive town car service, passenger vans, VIP limousine bus, the Magic Bus and Yellow Cab, KC's largest cab company.
ZTRIP ztrip.com The zTrip app lets you book a ride now or later using ExecuCar and other transportation services on your smartphone in seconds.
UBER uber.com Whether you’re headed to work, the airport, or out on the town, Uber connects you with a reliable ride in minutes. One tap and a car comes directly to you. Your driver knows exactly where to go. And payment is completely cashless.
BUSES THE METRO www.kcata.org Kansas City’s public bus system, serves all of the major metropolitan areas, plus most adjacent communities. The Metro operates at the airport Monday through Friday.
THE MAX ridekc.org The Metro Area Express (MAX) bus rapid transit line connects the River Market, Downtown, Crown Center and the Country Club Plaza entertainment districts with fast, frequent and easy-to-use service. Easily identifiable traffic shelters are located along the route with real-time digital displays indicating next bus arrival time and connecting service.