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* Ticket prices are subject to change.About Kansas City
The majority of the city is located within the borders of the U.S. state of Missouri, while a small portion of the city’s northern districts are situated in the U.S. state of Kansas. Therefore, the city of Kansas is in fact home to two states. It is also the largest city in the state of Missouri along with St. Louis. The city was founded at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers in 1838 and was initially named ‘Kansas Town’. It reached its current boundaries in 1853 and became a city. The name of the city means ‘people of the south wind’ in Sioux native language. It was ranked 9th among the ‘10 Most Comfortable Liveable Cities’ in the 2010 Forbes Magazine.
Kansas City, known for its barbecue and steak, is home to Kansas City Public Library, which has gained international fame for its architecture. An old education building in the city was transformed into what is now known as the Kansas City Public Library. The giant book spines cover the exterior walls of the library. The building that was put into service in 2004 is among the most extraordinary buildings in terms of design and architecture. The city is one of the cradles of jazz and blues in the United States. The American Jazz Museum is a centre of attraction for the foreign jazz and blues enthusiasts.
The annually organised ‘Kansas City Zombie Walk’ is very popular among citizens. Kansas City also has its own ‘Secret Santa Tradition’ since 1981. It was revealed that Larry Stewart, the first Secret Santa, donated approximately 1 million dollars to people in need when he died in 2007. Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City Toys and Miniature Museum, American Jazz Museum, Nelson-Atkins Art Museum, and the Kansas City Statue of Liberty are among the city’s major attractions. The climate is mild in Kansas City. Kansas City International Airport is located 24 kilometres northwest of the city.
Transportation to Kansas City City Center from Airport
Johnson County Executive Airport
From Kansas City International Airport you can easily get to the city center by taxi. Those who prefer public transport can take metro bus. There are also special shuttle service companies at different points in the airport. If you need a more comfortable means, you can rent a car or limousine in the city.
Taxi
At all the main points of the airport, there are toll-free telephones so that you can call a taxi. The taxi opening fee is 2.50 dollar. An additional fee of 2.10 dollar is added for every mile. You can reach the city center in 20 minutes by taxi.
Car Rental
8 different car rental companies serve at the airport. Renting a car suitable for your budget will not only provide you access to the city center, but also will enable you to travel freely. You must take the I-29 N motorway from the airport to the city center. You can also rent your car with a driver. If you want more than a standard car, you can agree with one of the near thirty limousine rental companies at the airport.
Metro Bus
You can easily reach the city center by metro bus. The one way ticket is 1.50 dollar. If you are not going to use public transport during your trip, you must carry coins with you. You can only make your payment in cash or monthly cards, and be aware that you will not be paid in change. If you do not have any coins, the driver gives you card that costs 75 cents and can be loaded money as a credit card.
Shuttle Service
There are 20 different shuttle service companies, some of which only work with reservations and carry passengers in different areas, serving at the airport.
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
You can easily reach the city centre from Kansas City International Airport by taxi. Those who prefer public transportation can take the metrobus. There are also private shuttle services that depart from the airport to different areas of the city. If a more comfortable mode of transportation is preferred, you can rent a vehicle or a limousine in the city.
Taxi
You can use the courtesy phones installed in the main points of the airport to call for a taxi. The taxi starting rate is 2.5 dollars, and 2.1 dollars is added to each additional mile travelled. The taxi ride to the city centre will on average last 20 minutes.
Car Rental
There are 8 car rental companies located in the airport. Renting a vehicle suitable to your budget will not only make it easier to reach the city centre, but will add greater freedom for the entirety of your trip. You can also rent a vehicle with a chauffeur if you wish. If you are in the look-out for something extraordinary, you can take advantage of the almost 30 limousine companies in the airport.
Metrobus
You can easily reach the city centre from the airport via metrobus. A one-way ticket costs 1.5 dollars. If planning to use public transportation during your trip, ensure to carry change with you. The metrobus only accepts ‘punch cards’, or cash, and because change is not provided, it is advisable to pay the exact amount. The driver can provide you with a card that needs ‘topping-up’ for a fee of 75 cents.
Shuttle Service
There are 20 different shuttle service companies operating from the airport to different areas of the city. Some of them demand booking in advance.
Kansas City Intl. - Mid Continent Intl. Airport
You can easily reach the city centre from Kansas City International Airport by taxi. Those who prefer public transportation can take the metrobus. There are also private shuttle services that depart from the airport to different areas of the city. If a more comfortable mode of transportation is preferred, you can rent a vehicle or a limousine in the city.
Taxi
You can use the courtesy phones installed in the main points of the airport to call for a taxi. The taxi starting rate is 2.5 dollars, and 2.1 dollars is added to each additional mile travelled. The taxi ride to the city centre will on average last 20 minutes.
Car Rental
There are 8 car rental companies located in the airport. Renting a vehicle suitable to your budget will not only make it easier to reach the city centre, but will add greater freedom for the entirety of your trip. You can also rent a vehicle with a chauffeur if you wish. If you are in the look-out for something extraordinary, you can take advantage of the almost 30 limousine companies in the airport.
Metrobus
You can easily reach the city centre from the airport via metrobus. A one-way ticket costs 1.5 dollars. If planning to use public transportation during your trip, ensure to carry change with you. The metrobus only accepts ‘punch cards’, or cash, and because change is not provided, it is advisable to pay the exact amount. The driver can provide you with a card that needs ‘topping-up’ for a fee of 75 cents.
Shuttle Service
There are 20 different shuttle service companies operating from the airport to different areas of the city. Some of them demand booking in advance.
