Getting to and from Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Kansas City, Missouri KMCI #40 US airport by passengers
Train, bus, shuttle, rideshare and rental cars at MCI.
Ways to reach MCI
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Bus
RideKC bus route
A public bus runs from downtown Kansas City to the airport about once an hour. Check the RideKC schedule before you travel, since frequency varies by time of day.
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Rideshare and taxi
Rideshare pickup at the Arrivals Commercial Curb
Follow the signs to the lower Arrivals level, then look for the purple signposts 2K to 2N for rideshare pickup. Taxis and hotel shuttles use designated color-coded areas along the same curb.
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Shuttle
Rental car shuttle
Free gray bus shuttles run frequently from the Commercial Curb to the rental car facility. Look for the Rental Car bus stop on the lower level.
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Shuttle
Economy Lot shuttle
Free blue shuttle buses run about every 20 minutes, 24 hours a day, from the Economy Lot to the Commercial Curb on the Arrivals level.
Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from MCI to downtown Kansas City?
Take the RideKC bus, which runs about once an hour, or use a rideshare or taxi from the purple-signposted pickup area on the Arrivals level.