There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Lake Ozark by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, shuttle, taxi
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
- Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missouri
- Take the taxi from Jefferson City, Missouri to Lake Ozarktaxi
4h 44m$957–1,241Drive 166.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Lake Ozarkcar 166.8 mi
3h 38m$31–44Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Lake Ozarktaxi
6h 7m$126–170Train, taxi
- Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Lake Ozarktaxi
6h 20m$185–270Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kansas City (MCI) to Lake Ozark166.8 mi
3h 38m
Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Lake Ozark is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Lake Ozark is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Lake Ozark is 398 miles. The road distance is 167.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Lake Ozark without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 7m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Lake Ozark, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Lake Ozark is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Lake Ozark.
There are 909+ hotels available in Lake Ozark.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Lake Ozark. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA and Lake Ozark, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Lake Ozark. However, you can fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL), walk to St Louis International Airport, take the shuttle to Jefferson City, Missouri, then take the taxi to Lake Ozark. Alternatively, you can take the line 229 bus to East Village - Bay C, walk to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Jefferson City, then take the taxi to Lake Ozark.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 573-368-4656
- info@usaxonline.com
- Website
- USA Express
Shuttle from St Louis International Airport to Jefferson City, Missouri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $135–150
- Website
- USA Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kansas City (MCI) to Lake Ozark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-573-636-7101
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-573-636-7101
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-573-636-7101
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