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: 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: 18th and Vine Art Festival 9/24–9/28  Detour RideKC buses will reroute beginning Thursday, Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. through approximately midnight on Monday, Sept. 28 due to the 18th and Vine Art Festival. Street closures may begin earlier than scheduled. Riders should plan ahead and allow additional travel time.

Click to learn more about this service alert: Plaza Art Fair 9/24–9/28  Detour RideKC buses will reroute beginning Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 a.m. through approximately midnight on Monday, Sept. 28 due to the Plaza Art Fair. Street closures may begin earlier than scheduled. Riders should plan ahead and allow additional travel time.

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71 - Prospect

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71 Prospect provides daily service, connecting riders from south Kansas City to Downtown. 71 travels to KCPD East Patrol Division, KCPD South Patrol Division, Alphapointe and Research Medical Center.

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  • Expires

    9/28/2026

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    Description

    RideKC buses will reroute beginning Thursday, Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. through approximately midnight on Monday, Sept. 28 due to the 18th and Vine Art Festival. Street closures may begin earlier than scheduled. Riders should plan ahead and allow additional travel time.

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5:00  = PM
  • Interactive Map for 71 - PROSPECT / TO 75TH STREET
    Timepoint Names Trip Times
    EAST VILLAGE - BAY K
    ON PROSPECT AT TRUMAN SB
    ON PROSPECT AT 27TH SOUTHBOUND FARSIDE
    ON PROSPECT AT 31ST SOUTHBOUND FARSIDE
    ON PROSPECT AT 35TH SOUTHBOUND MIDBLOCK
    ON PROSPECT AT 39TH SOUTHBOUND
    ON PROSPECT AT SWOPE PARKWAY SB NS
    ON PROSPECT AT 63RD SOUTHBOUND
    75TH AND PROSPECT TRANSIT CENTER
  • Interactive Map for 71 - PROSPECT / TO DOWNTOWN
    Timepoint Names Trip Times
    ON PROSPECT AT 75TH TRANSIT CENTER NORTHBOUND
    ON PROSPECT AT 63RD NORTHBOUND
    ON PROSPECT AT SWOPE PKWY NORTHBOUND
    ON PROSPECT AT 39TH NORTHBOUND FARSIDE
    ON PROSPECT AT 35TH NORTHBOUND MIDBLOCK
    ON PROSPECT AT 31ST NORTHBOUND
    ON PROSPECT AT 27TH NORTHBOUND
    ON TRUMAN AT PROSPECT WESTBOUND FARSIDE
    ON TROOST AT TRUMAN NORTHBOUND
    EAST VILLAGE - BAY K

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