Parking Information

With nearly 40,000 parking spaces in downtown KC, finding a spot with your name on it—and spots for your guests—is typically pretty easy. Here’s some helpful information and links to ensure your event parking is as pain-free as possible.

If you need additional information about Kansas City, please contact Convention Services at services@visitkc.com or (800) 767-7700.


DOWNTOWN PARKING

You’ll find nearly 40,000 parking spaces inside the downtown’s Central Business District. Many parking garages are open 24 hours and most will be open to attendees of major events. Availability changes depending on the time of day.

Metered, on-street parking is available and free on evenings and weekends.

Once Downtown, you can easily walk to most destinations. Look for the colorful Wayfinding signs to help you locate public parking venues in the Downtown loop.

Downtown Public & Event Parking Map

MAPS

Need to find your way around Kansas City? View our maps section for landmark highlights, points of interests, major roads and highways, and neighborhoods located throughout the KC Metro area.

ROAD & TRAFFIC CONDITIONS

The Kansas City Metro area has several online and mobile tools available to help you navigate construction, inclement weather and overall road conditions.

Need a live traffic flow in the metro? Sign up for alerts, follow the real-time Twitter updates, view the map on the web or download the mobile app using KC Scout's helpful site.

Missouri Road Conditions Map (MODOT) 

Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) Traveler Information Map lists all the road conditions throughout entire state of MO.

Kansas Road Conditions Map (KDOT)

Kansas Road Conditions Map lists all the road conditions throughout entire state of KS.

Kansas City Street Closure Permits and Street Information

Permit forms can be obtained from the City of Kansas City, Missouri.

 

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Buses

Several bus lines operate in the Kansas City Metropolitan area.

BikeShare -- Kansas City B-Cycle

Bike sharing is designed for short trips in the city. It is a fun and convenient way to experience everything our city has to offer, transforming the city into a healthier, more livable, and economically competitive place to live, work, and play. Learn more.

Streetcar

Sit or stand while you ride through the heart of Kansas City’s downtown. The 2.2 mile route along Main Street connects the River Market to Union Station/Crown Center with 16 stops to get you to your destination. The KC Streetcar is free so you can spend your money at the businesses along the route. Learn more.

KCI AIRPORT & AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION

The Kansas City Metro area has several online and mobile tools available to help you navigate construction, inclement weather and overall road conditions.

DOWNTOWN KC FACILITIES & ORGANIZATIONS

Several organizations operate within Kansas City to facilitate events and information.

GENERAL INFORMATION & OTHER HELPFUL ORGANIZATIONS

Several organizations operate within Kansas City to facilitate events and information.

Kansas City Area Public Libraries

Kansas City Parks & Recreation Department

If you need additional information about Kansas City, please contact Convention Services at services@visitkc.com or (800) 767-7700.

Arrow Stage Lines

The finest drivers and motorcoaches on the road. Airport transfers, day trips, extended tours, ski trips or convention shuttles. A superior full service transportation company. Offers 14, 21, 47, 50 or 56 passenger vehicles.

Avis Rent A Car Systems, Inc.

Daily, weekly, monthly and one-way rentals available. Nine Kansas City area locations: Downtown, North Kansas City, Independence, Overland Park, KCI Airport, Merriam, Olathe, Lawrence and Topeka. Pick-up Available.

Carey Kansas City

The Kansas City Transportation Group (KCTG) is Kansas City’s largest full-line ground transportation company. With three divisions -- SuperShuttle, Carey Limousine and Yellow Cab -- a fleet of more than 400 vehicles and a staff of more than 650 transportation professionals, KCTG is uniquely qualified to provide the highest quality ground transportation services available. Our mission is to “Provide safe, on time service at a level that exceeds our client’s expectations”. Our strongest advantage is that we truly offer one source for all your transportation needs.

Gangster Tour

Public Tours Every Saturday at 10am and 1pm Private Tours available for 15 Guests or more on request Pick up and Drop off at Union Station 816-471-1234 www.kctg.com Allow 90+ Minutes The Kansas City Gangster Tour is an interactive experience that tells the story of the Boss Tom Pendergast Era of Kansas City. Tour guide Johnny Holiday, with the help of some friends on Gangster TV, conducts the Tour. Guests will see the locations of speakeasies, sites of infamous murders, pictures and video from the period, and learn the meaning of "Wide Open Town".

Heartland Trailways

With more than 19 years in the transportation industry, serving the Kansas City, Lawrence, Columbia, Springfield, Omaha, Des Moines and St. Louis markets, we have come to know exactly what it takes to make the most of every excursion. Whether you are looking for a day trip of local sightseeing, a multiple week tour of North America or anything in between... Heartland Trailways knows how to make your trip a magical one. Please take some time and enjoy our Web site: www.heartlandtrailways.com. Get to know who we are and how we got here.

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority

Attendees can get to convention meetings and other activities on RideKC Bus and RideKC MAX bus rapid transit. Frequent service to KC's booming downtown featuring its Power & Light District, Crown Center, Country Club Plaza and other attractions such as shopping centers, the airport, Worlds of Fun, area casinos and museums. All of these services and more at affordable fares: $1.50 one-way. Or buy $3 All Day Pass on buses. Wheelchair accessible buses. For route information or easy, convenient online trip planning, go to www.RideKC.org. Or call 816-221-0660.

Kansas City Aviation Department

More than 400 employees and associates coordinate their efforts to keep cargo and air services to the Kansas City region at peak levels of efficiency, convenience, comfort and safety.