Click to learn more about this service alert: I-70 Improvement Project Reroutes  Construction Detour Beginning Monday, February 9, until December of 2027, the 18 Indiana and 27 27th Street will reroute for the I-70 Improvement Project.

Click to learn more about this service alert: KCK Transit Services for World Cup  Additional Service Travel from KCK to World Cup festivities with expanded services: later IRIS service, extended service on 101, 102, 104, 107 and Legends Loop, and Connect KC26 shuttles.

Click to learn more about this service alert: FIFA Fan Fest Reroute  Detour Beginning Thursday, June 11, until July 13, RideKC buses 27, 85 and 201 will reroute for the FIFA Fan Fest.

Click to learn more about this service alert: Holmes Bridge Construction Reroutes  Construction Detour Due to the bridge construction at 14th and Holmes, the Troost MAX, 23 23rd Street, and 29 Blue Ridge Limited will reroute. This is expected to last until August 2026.

Click to learn more about this service alert: 18th Street Bridge Construction  Construction Detour Beginning Monday, March 3, until fall 2027 the 402 Johnson-Quivira, and the 118 8th Street will reroute for the 18th Street Bridge construction.

Click to learn more about this service alert: Troost MAX Reroutes for Bridge Construction  Construction Detour Beginning Monday, May 18, until September 15, the Troost MAX will rereoute for the U.S. 71 at Bannister Road for bridge replacement project.

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550 - Lee's Summit Express

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Service Schedules

Weekday

550 Lee’s Summit Express provides weekday commuter service between Lee’s Summit and downtown Kansas City, including Union Station and Crown Center. Designed for efficiency, this route offers a direct connection for riders traveling into the urban core for work.

With park-and-ride access and limited stops, it delivers a convenient alternative to driving, helping riders avoid traffic and parking while maintaining a predictable commute.

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Weekday Timetables

Use the timetable to see scheduled bus arrival and departure times along the route. Timepoints are major stops where specific times are listed to help riders plan their trip.

5:00  = AM
5:00  = PM
  • Timepoint Names Trip Times
    ON 350 HWY AND CHIPMAN SOUTHBOUND
    Null Lee Summit N
    ON 350 HWY AT WESTRIDGE NORTHBOUND
    350 Hwy at Blue Ridge NorthBound
    ON 13TH AT CHERRY WESTBOUND
    ON GRAND AT 11TH SOUTHBOUND NEARSIDE
    ON PERSHING AT BROADWAY EASTBOUND
    ON GRAND AT PERSHING FARSIDE NORTHBOUND
    Interactive Map for 550 - Lee's Summit Exp/Pershing & Grand
  • Timepoint Names Trip Times
    ON GRAND AT PERSHING FARSIDE NORTHBOUND
    ON PERSHING AT MAIN EB
    ON GRAND AT 11TH NORTHBOUND
    ON 12TH AT LOCUST EASTBOUND
    350 Hwy at Blue Ridge Southbound
    ON 350 HWY AT WESTRIDGE SOUTHBOUND
    ON 350 HWY AND CHIPMAN SOUTHBOUND
    Interactive Map for 550 - Lee's Summit/ TO LEE'S SUMMIT

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Arabia Steamboat Museum

The Arabia Steamboat Museum showcases one of the nation’s most unique collections of preserved pre-Civil War artifacts recovered from a sunken steamboat buried beneath Kansas City soil. Located in the historic River Market district, the museum offers an engaging look into frontier life, commerce, and regional history through immersive exhibits and educational experiences.
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is one of Kansas City’s premier entertainment and cultural destinations, hosting concerts, ballet performances, theater productions, and symphony events in a world-class architectural setting. Located in downtown Kansas City, the venue attracts visitors from throughout the region for unforgettable live performances and community events. RideKC transit and nearby KC Streetcar connections help make attending performances convenient and accessible.
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National WWI Museum and Memorial

The National WWI Museum and Memorial is one of Kansas City’s most iconic cultural landmarks, offering immersive exhibits, historic artifacts, and panoramic skyline views from Liberty Memorial Tower. As the nation’s official museum dedicated to World War I, the destination attracts visitors from across the country seeking educational experiences, history, and reflection. The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, has the largest collection of artifacts from the Great War.

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Crown Center is a vibrant mixed-use destination featuring shopping, dining, entertainment, hotels, and family attractions in the heart of Kansas City. The district serves as a popular gathering place for residents and visitors exploring nearby museums, seasonal events, and downtown experiences. RideKC transit and nearby KC Streetcar access help make Crown Center easy to explore throughout the year.
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Kansas City Convention Center

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Legoland Discovery Center

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Science City at Union Station

THE place to experience the amazing world of science first-hand. Spend a few hours or an entire day exploring three massive floors and over 100,000 square feet of themed spaces packed with more than 300 indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and high-energy play spaces to workout both mind and body. Voted Kansas City’s Favorite Family-Friendly Attraction and Best Family Fun!
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Crown Center

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