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Transportation

Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center is located 35 miles from the Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and is conveniently located in the heart of Kansas City's Crown Center and near Downtown Kansas City. The Sheraton Kansas City Hotel is right next door to a multitude of local attractions such as SEA LIFE Kansas City AquariumLEGOLAND® Discovery Center, and Liberty Memorial. For your convenience, shuttles, taxis, and Uber are readily available to and from the airport. Guests arriving via Amtrak can walk directly to the hotel, as it is located just five minutes from the Union Station.

Once at the hotel, hop on the complimentary hotel shuttle to local destinations, or ride through the heart of Kansas City’s downtown on the Kansas City Streetcar (FREE to ride)! Catch a cab to anywhere in the city with ease thanks to the taxi stand situated directly outside the hotel.

Note: All estimated charges, fees, and schedules below are not guaranteed by hotel. Travel distance may be affected by local conditions and traffic.


Airport

Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Travel Distance: Approximately 56.33 km/35.0 miles

Options for getting to and from the hotel include:


Taxi
Fee: Approximately 50 USD ; Travel Time: approximately 30 minutes
Note: Courtesy 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.
 

SuperShuttle - Discount available for AMCA attendees!
Fee: Shared One-way: $18 USD; AMCA Shared Round trip discount: $30 USD ; Travel Time: 40 minutes
AMCA Discount Code: Book your SuperShuttle shared ride/round-trip reservation to/from the Kansas City Sheraton Crown Center or other Kansas City downtown hotel now to receive the $6 discount. The AMCA rate is $30 round trip / shared ride per person. Discount code is valid for travel February 18th - March 9th, 2018. Enter the code DC9EB to receive $6 off of each round trip shared ride purchased.
Hours: 24 hours a day
Contact: Book reservation online or call (800) 258-3826 and provide your discount code DC9EB. *There is a $3 fee for making a reservation over the phone with an agent.
About: SuperShuttle provides airport shuttles to and from the airport. Reservations are not required from the airport, but are recommended for return trips. Reservations must be made to receive the AMCA discount.
 


Uber
Fee: Varies; Travel Time: approximately 30 minutes
 

Kansas City Downtown Municipal Airport (MKC)
Travel Distance: Approximately 3.22 km/2.0 miles


Options for getting to and from the hotel include:

Taxi
Fee: Approximately 15 USD; Travel Time: 10 minutes

Hotel Parking
Self parking and valet: $18-$25 per day

Getting Around-By Kansas City Streetcar
Kansas City Streetcar 

Fee: FREE to ride!

Hours of operation:

Monday-Thursday: 6AM - Midnight

Friday: 6AM - 2AM

Saturday: 7AM - 2AM

Sunday: 7AM - 10PM

About: Hop on the Streetcar at the Union Station stop, located just 0.3 miles from the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel (approximately 8 minute walk). Inclement weather? No problem- access the Streetcar Union Station stop via the Skywalk—connected via temperature-controlled skywalks. Sit or stand while you ride through the heart of Kansas City’s downtown. The 2.2 mile route along Main Street connects the River Market to Union Station/Crown Center with 16 stops, spaced roughly two blocks apart, to get you to your destination.

 

Areas serviced include the Central Business/Convention District, the Power & Light District and Crown Center—not to mention the numerous business, restaurants, art galleries and residences along the way.

 

Streetcar Ride and Dine Route


Getting Around-By Hotel Shuttle
Hotel Shuttle
Fee: Complimentary

Hours of operation: 
Monday:
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM; 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM; 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM; 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM; 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM; 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

About: Take advantage of our shuttle service to get to and from the Power and Light District or the Freight House District. Additionally, upon request, shuttle service is available on weekdays to drop you to businesses within the immediate Crown Center area.


Car Rental
Avis Discount
AMCA has partnered with Avis to provide rental cars at a discounted rate. If you wish to reserve a car, you can use the link below to make your reservations online.

When calling Avis at 1 (800) 331-1600 to make reservations, attendees should provide the reservations agents with this AWD number, D017174, to ensure they receive the best available car rental rates.

 Avis discount for AMCA 84th Annual Meeting



If you have any special requests or questions regarding car rental, please contact Dee Rice at 800-525-7537, ext. 31143.


Note: Estimated charges, fees and schedules are not guaranteed. Driving distance may be affected by local conditions and traffic.



 

Future Annual Meeting Dates
February 26-March 2, 2018 - Sheraton Crown Center, Kansas City
February 25-March 1, 2019 - Caribe Royale, Orlando
March 16-20, 2020 - Oregon Convention Center, Portland

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