Directions to Campus

Transportation Options from the KCI Airport

Once at Kansas City International Airport (MCI), there are two viable transportation options:

1. Jefferson Bus Lines travels directly to Nevada. A shuttle bus from KCI will take you to the bus terminal. For schedules to Nevada, the phone number is 1-888-864-2832.
2. Car rental allows you to leave at your leisure. There are several car rental agencies at KCI.

Driving to Nevada from KCI

Upon leaving the airport, take I-29 South downtown. I-29 merges with U.S. Highway 71. Follow the signs downtown to stay on Highway 71 South. Highway 71 leads directly to Nevada. The trip from the airport to Nevada will take 2 to 21⁄2 hours depending on traffic. Follow the directions below to find Cottey once you have reached Nevada.

For the bus traveler

A local taxi service is available for transport to campus: M-NOD Taxi, 667-9993. The Office of Enrollment Management offers transportation from the Nevada bus station to campus for prospective students.

From Highway 71 to Nevada

When you arrive at Nevada heading south on Highway 71, you should take the fourth, and last, exit. This exit is Austin Street, but is listed on the exit sign as “K Highway, Camp Clark.” Most of the local motels and Cottey College are located on Austin Street.

Once exiting the highway, turn right, or west, onto Austin.

If you are arriving on Highway 71 north into Nevada, you should take the first exit, which is listed as "Camp Clark, K Highway." Turn left, or west, onto Austin Street.

To Cottey from Austin St.

Proceed west on Austin for approximately 2.2 miles. Cottey's Main Hall is located on the corner of Austin and Chestnut streets. Once passing the intersection of Austin and Ash (the location of McDonald's and Hardee's), it is only seven blocks to Chestnut. Turn right onto Chestnut and enter the semicircular drive. Visitor parking is available in front of Main Hall. Handicap entrance is located at rear of building.