How to get from Kansas City to Olathe, KS by bus and light rail?

From Kansas City to Olathe, KS by bus and light rail

To get from Kansas City to Olathe, KS in Olathe, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the STCR light rail from Union Station (Pershing & Main St) station to Westport (39th & Main St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 39 bus and finally take the 403 bus from On State Line at 39th Southbound station to On Santa Fe at S Cherry St Westbound Nearside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - STCRSTCR
Bus - 3939
Bus - 403403
Walk to Olathe, KS
Leaves from Union Station (Pershing & Main St)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station (Pershing & Main St)
    ID 1608
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - STCRSTCR
    Wait for light rail
    STCR
    Umkc
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westport (39th & Main St)
    ID 1623
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    On 39th at Main Westbound
    ID 390064
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    39 - 39th Street/ To 39 Rain
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    On 39th at State Line Westbound
    ID 390076
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    On State Line at 39th Southbound
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 403403
    Wait for bus
    403
    Walmart Park N Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    On Santa Fe at S Cherry St Westbound Nearside
    74 min
  • 10
    Walk to Olathe, KS
    Walk to
    Olathe, KS
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Kansas City to Olathe, KS by bus

To get from Kansas City to Olathe, KS in Olathe, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 520 bus from On Pershing at Main Eb station to On 11th at Grand Westbound Nearside station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 404 bus and finally take the 403 bus from On Roe at W 53rd Southbound station to On Santa Fe at S Cherry St Westbound Nearside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 520520
Bus - 404404
Bus - 403403
Walk to Olathe, KS
Leaves from On Pershing at Main Eb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    On Pershing at Main Eb
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 520520
    Wait for bus
    520
    Pennsylvania/12th
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    On 11th at Grand Westbound Nearside
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 404404
    Wait for bus
    404
    Metcalf Walmart
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    On Roe at W 53rd Southbound
    21 min
  • 6
    Bus - 403403
    Wait for bus
    403
    Walmart Park N Ride
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    On Santa Fe at S Cherry St Westbound Nearside
    63 min
  • 8
    Walk to Olathe, KS
    Walk to
    Olathe, KS
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kansas City to Olathe, KS

The distance between Kansas City, Olathe and Olathe, KS, Olathe is approximately 26.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kansas City to Olathe, KS by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Olathe – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Kansas City

Kansas City is located at Kansas City, Olathe and the nearest public transit station is On Pershing at Main Westbound FS.

Bus stations close to Kansas City:

  • On Pershing at Main Westbound FS
  • On Pershing at Main Eb
  • Pershing & Grand

Public transit stations close to Olathe, KS, Olathe

Olathe, KS is located at Olathe, KS, Olathe and the nearest public transit station is On Santa Fe at Logan Eastbound.

Bus stations close to Olathe, KS:

  • On Santa Fe at Logan Eastbound
  • On Santa Fe at Buchanan Eastbound Nearside
  • On Santa Fe at Buchanan Westbound

Related Routes

From Kansas City to Olathe, KS by bus

To get from Kansas City to Olathe, KS in Olathe, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 520 bus from On Pershing at Main Eb station to On 11th at Grand Westbound Nearside station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 404 bus and finally take the 403 bus from On Roe at W 53rd Southbound station to On Santa Fe at S Cherry St Westbound Nearside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 520520
Bus - 404404
Bus - 403403
Walk to Olathe, KS
Leaves from On Pershing at Main Eb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    On Pershing at Main Eb
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 520520
    Wait for bus
    520
    Pennsylvania/12th
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    On 11th at Grand Westbound Nearside
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 404404
    Wait for bus
    404
    Metcalf Walmart
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    On Roe at W 53rd Southbound
    21 min
  • 6
    Bus - 403403
    Wait for bus
    403
    Walmart Park N Ride
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    On Santa Fe at S Cherry St Westbound Nearside
    63 min
  • 8
    Walk to Olathe, KS
    Walk to
    Olathe, KS
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Olathe, KS?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Light Rail line STCR, Bus line 39, Bus line 403.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kansas City to Olathe, KS?

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 520, Bus line 404, Bus line 403.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Kansas City and Olathe, KS?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Kansas City to Olathe, KS?

    The STCR light rail line goes from Union Station (Pershing & Main St) station near Kansas City in Kansas City to Umkc station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Umkc station near Olathe, KS in Olathe.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kansas City to Olathe, KS by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Kansas City in Kansas City and Olathe, KS in Olathe by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Kansas City to get to Olathe, KS?

    Get on the STCR light rail from the Union Station (Pershing & Main St) station near Kansas City in Kansas City.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Kansas City and Olathe, KS?

    Get off the light rail at the Umkc stop, which is closest to Olathe, KS in Olathe.

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