Kansas City Transportation

As well as Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City is a very accessible area, as would be expected from somewhere so centrally located. Driving to the city from elsewhere in Missouri and beyond is easy and there are good rail links.

Arriving by Air

The majority of visitors to the Kansas City, Missouri area arrive into Kansas City International Airport (MCI). The airport is used by a large number of both international and domestic carriers. MCI, like all airports in North America, has stepped up its security operations. Travelers to Missouri, therefore, should be patient and allow plenty of time when arriving or leaving.

Arriving by Car

From St. Louis and areas east of Kansas City, the I-70 is the road to take to the city. The I-70 also stretches west of Kansas City through Kansas and Colorado through to Utah. If driving from Wichita, the nort eastern bound I-35 heads directly into the downtown area of Kansas City.

Getting Around Kansas City

There is an Airport Shuttle which makes over 100 daily trips to hotels in the metropolitan area. You can buy shuttle tickets from personnel in mobile ticket carts, near the gates. Taxis are also widely available; the base fare for each taxi cab is posted on the outside of the vehicle. You are not required to take the first cab in line. Up to five people can ride for a shared single fare. The fare to downtown Kansas City is approximately 40 USD and are found outside each airport terminal at stops marked with dark brown signs.

Attractions are scattered throughout the metropolitan region and car hire is recommended for visitors wishing to see the sights. However, Kansas City Trolley Co's replica trolleys offer a fun mode of transportation between downtown and the River Market area. The drivers are usually entertaining and well versed in local history. Fares are five USD and the correct change is required.