ASCE 139th Annual Civil Engineering Conference

Transportation

Airport Information

Kansas City International Airport (airport code MCI) is approximately 21 miles from Downtown Kansas City. Kansas City International hosts the following Airlines: Air Canada, Air Tran Airways, American Airlines, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Midwest, Northwest, Southwest Airlines, United, and US Airways. Interested in cheap flights to Kansas City? Visit www.kayak.com for the best rates. Need additional flight information, transit services provided, flight times, and mileage to help make your Kansas City visit planning a breeze? Please call 816-243-5237 or visit www.flykci.com.

Airline Shuttle Service

Shuttle Service

Save on shuttle service! ASCE has negotiated discounted shuttle rates with SuperShuttle during ASCE's Annual Civil Engineering Conference. Save $6 off your roundtrip shuttle ride while attending the Conference. This special offer is valid the week of the Kansas City Conference date. Please use AHN6S when booking!

The shuttle service access point is near the ticket counter adjacent to the baggage claim area of the airport. A shuttle representative will be able to give you an accurate estimate on waiting times when you check in.

The shuttle prices are $17 one way and $28 round trip when using the promotional code. If you would like to schedule a ride to or from the airport, you may reserve a shuttle by calling 800-258-3826 or visit http://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?GC=AHN6S&PORT=MCI. Gratuity is not included.

Airport Executive Car Services

To arrange for a Town Car pick-up please call 913-338-5466. For a one-way trip from the airport to the Marriott the cost is $69.75 (includes all fuels and gratuity).

You may also call 913-722-0033. For a one-way trip from the airport to the Marriott the cost is $45.00 plus gratuity.

Taxi Services

Phones for taxi service are located both inside and outside the terminal at each bag claim area and at other strategic locations outside the terminal exits. Make sure that you give the dispatcher your exact location. Fares may be pro-rated (shared) when the originating passenger requests it and all other passengers agree. Rates are $2.50 plus $2.10 per mile. Rates may vary due to traffic delays and waiting time.

  • Checker Cab: 816-444-4444
  • Yellow Cab: 816-471-5000
  • Budget Taxi: 913-271-3030

Local Transportation

The Metro operates to and from KCI Monday through Friday. Metro buses accept cash and Monthly Bus Passes. The fare from KCI is $1.25. Fareboxes accept exact change only; if you do not have exact change the driver can issue a change card that holds a credit. Inform the driver before inserting money into the farebox if you want a change card. For routes, schedules, and additional information on the Metro please check out their Web site at www.kcata.org or contact The Metro directly at 816-221-0660.

Car Rental Information

Save on car rentals! Enjoy the many attractions in the Kansas City area while at the Conference. ASCE has negotiated discounted car rental rates during ASCE's Annual Civil Engineering Conference. Hertz Meeting Savings helps you keep travel simple while on the road. Save $5 a day, up to $25 off your rental while attending the Conference. Plus you will receive your standard discount as well as all of the Hertz benefits of being a member. This special offer is valid one week before through one week after the Kansas City Conference date. Please use PC121472 when booking!

Hertz Rental Car in Kansas City International Airport: 816-243-5765

Driving Directions

From South (Little Rock) (Oklahoma City)
  • Take I-40 W
  • Take I-35 North (Partial Toll Rd.)
  • I-540 N
  • Exit 2V onto W 14th St.
  • US-71 N
  • Left onto Broadway Blvd.
  • I-44E/US-71
  • Right onto W 12th St.
  • Exit 2S toward Broadway
 
  • Merge onto W Truman Rd.
 
  • Right onto Broadway Blvd.
 
  • Right onto W 1th St.
 
   
From North (Des Moines) (Lincoln)
  • Take I-35 S
  • Take US-75 E
  • Slight left at US-71 S
  • NE-2
  • I-70 E
  • IA-2
  • Exit 2L onto I-670 W
  • Right onto ramp to Kansas City
  • Exit 2S toward Broadway
  • I-29 S
  • Merge onto W Truman Rd.
  • Exit 2B
  • Right onto Broadway Blvd.
  • Continue on Broadway Blvd.
  • Right onto W 12th St.
  • Left onto W 12th St.
 
From East (St. Louis)
  • Take I-70 W
  • I-670 W
  • Exit 2S toward Broadway
  • Merge onto W Truman Rd.
  • Right onto Broadway Blvd.
  • Right onto W 12th St.
 
From West (Topeka)
  • Take I-70E (Partial Toll Rd.)
  • I-670 E
  • Exit 2R on left for Central St.
  • Left onto Central St.
  • Right onto W 12th St.

 

Parking Options

Parking at Hotel

On-site parking - $13.00 daily

Valet parking - $18.00 daily

This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

The next closest is Wyandotte and 12th

15 minutes - $1.00

1 hour - $4.00

Maximum - $12.00

The last is on 11th and Wyandotte

20 minutes - $1.00

1 hour - $3.00

Maximum - $10.00

The rates for evenings and weekends are the same as the daily hourly rates.

 

 

 

 

 

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