Flying to KC
Kansas City is the most centrally located major metropolitan area in the United States, making it accessible from nearly anywhere in the nation. If you’re flying, Kansas City is just a three-hour flight from either coast.
Kansas City International Airport
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is located 19 miles northwest of downtown Kansas City. KCI offers:
- 11 airlines, more than 50 nonstop destinations and 400-plus daily flights
- Within a 3-hour flight from either coast
- 55 million people within a day’s drive
For more details on the new single terminal at KCI, click here.
Private and Charter Options
Ground Transportation
Bike Share
RideKC Bike is a 24/7 public bike share system for short trips. Bikes are located at hubs and stations around the Kansas City metro, and the system includes smart, electric-assist bikes as well as traditional pedal bike options. Learn more.
Ride Share
Kansas City is an Uber-friendly community on both sides of the state line. Additionally, there are options such as Z-Trip.
RideKC Bus
RideKC offers bus service in the Kansas City region, including downtown, KCI airport and the Country Club Plaza. Download the RideKC App to plan your trip, track your ride and pay your fare. Learn more.
The Metro
Kansas City’s public bus system, serves all of the major metropolitan areas, plus most adjacent communities. The Metro operates at KCI Airport Monday through Friday.
Rental Cars
Many rental car companies are available at KCI Airport and throughout the city.
- ACE, 816-464-2100
- Fox, 816-464-2100
- Alamo, 816-464-5151
- Hertz, 816-243-5765
- Avis, 816-243-5760
- National, 816-243-5770
- Budget, 816-243-5757
- Payless, 800-258-2100
- Dollar, 800-800-4000
- Thrifty, 816-464-5600
- Enterprise, 816-464-2500
Taxi & 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.
Tap into KC’s robust transportation network by connecting with one of Visit KC’s many transportation partners.
Printable Map
Need to find your way around Kansas City? View our printable map of Downtown Kansas City for landmark highlights, points of interests, major roads and highways, and neighborhoods located in the KC area.
KC Streetcar
The original two-mile, north-south KC Downtown Streetcar starter line runs from River Market to the historic Union Station, traveling mostly along Main Street. Areas serviced include the Central Business/Convention District, the Power & Light District and Crown Center—not to mention the numerous business, restaurants, art galleries and residences along the way. And new in 2025, a 3.5-mile extension now allows everyone to travel even further throughout Kansas City.
The exspansion along Main Street stretches from Union Station south to the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus. New neighborhoods serviced include Union Hill, Westport, Southmoreland and the Country Club Plaza, along with hundreds of KC’s businesses, museums, restaurants and more.
- FREE to ride
- Currently 32 stops, most with shelters and digital kiosks
- Bicycles, wheelchairs and strollers welcome with boarding and disembarking from middle car
- Service animals and dogs in small carriers welcome