Kansas City International Airport (KCI) is visited by thousands of national and international travelers per month. So it is no surprise that they have a very effective transportation system setup to carry worldwide visitors to and from the areas surrounding KCI. When picking a form of transportation to or from KCI there are a few things you will want to consider, like how much luggage you or your group is traveling with and the ages of everyone going on the trip.
Shuttle Service
A few hotels, inns, and motels offer free shuttle service to and from KCI and their establishment; so call and check around as this can save you time and money.
Door-to-door shuttle service is available through 10+ companies for a reasonable price. Companies such as Quicksilver Airport Service, Rick’s Express, Spirit Shuttle, SuperShuttle, and MO-X all service KCI, but most of them require reservations to be made 6 or more hours in advance so please take this into consideration when making travel plans.
Bus
Public bus service is provided by Metro. The Metro runs to and from KCI and operates Monday – Friday 365 days a year. A one way ticket will cost you $1.50 and fare boxes only accept exact change. In addition seniors and persons with disabilities are charged a reduced fare.
Rental Car
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty all share the Rental Car Facility located off airport grounds. They also share the Gray Rental Car Shuttle which can be accessed at any one of the marked shelters.
Limousine & Executive Car
There are about 20 Limo companies to choose from which means competition has drastically dropped the price of this service. If you are looking for a high class ground transportation means in and out of the airport this may be right for you. Remember all reservations must be made in advance; otherwise you will have an extremely long wait time. For a full list of companies visit: http://www.flykci.com/direction/limo/Index.htm
Taxi Cab
Taxi Cab service is usually the cheapest way to travel in and around the airport. Taxi service is readily available and currently the going rate for a ride is about $2.10 per mile. Kansas City ordinance statesthat all taxi cabs must take all trips no matter the length, so if any of the drivers refuse to take you; collect their name, vehicle number, call 816-243-5215 and report them.
Tips
Whenever you are traveling it is better to make reservations in advance; it saves time and money. Check online as well as phoning the companies, because many deals/specials can only be found online. Also ask if your hotel is partnered with any specific rental companies, as hotel and car bundles work out to be cheaper for the most part.
Remember to only ride with authorized drivers; ask to see their airport identification badge and check the vehicle to make sure it is authorized with the airport decal one the bumper.

For more information on transportation options visit:

http://www.flykci.com/Direction/GroundTransportation/Index.htm