There are 9 ways to get from California to Lee's Summit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SMF - MCI
8h 18m$168–767Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane FAT - MCI
11h 13m$147–665Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
36h 43m$481–1,053Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 802
41h 5m$297–462Drive 1,559.8 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Lee's Summitcar 1,559.8 mi
26h 47m$285–412Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LAX - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lee's Summit Stationtrain
8h 30m$204–677Fly from San Diego International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SAN - MCI
8h 20m$208–419Fly from San Francisco International Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SFO - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lee's Summit Stationtrain
9h 5m$167–407Fly from Long Beach Airport
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LGB - MCI
10h 9m$257–1,215
California to Lee's Summit by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Lee's Summit is to fly which costs $200 - $420 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from California to Lee's Summit is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Lee's Summit. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound via Tulsa, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb and On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Lee's Summit station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Lee's Summit Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 43m.
The distance between California and Lee's Summit is 1507 miles. The road distance is 1568.9 miles.
The best way to get from California to Lee's Summit without a car is to train which takes 36h 43m and costs $480 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from California to Lee's Summit, including transfers.
California to Lee's Summit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Lee's Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Lee's Summit is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $1,100 and takes 36h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $290 - $470 and takes 41h 5m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Lee's Summit, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $470–1,100 and the journey takes 35h 7m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kansas City via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kansas City via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kansas City via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Kansas City via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Kansas City via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Kansas City via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Kansas City via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Kansas City via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Kansas City via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Kansas City via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Kansas City via San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Lee's Summit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Lee's Summit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–380
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
California to Lee's Summit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulsa Bus Station.
Lee's Summit is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 11:20 AM in California and 1:20 PM in Lee's Summit.
California to Lee's Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Lee's Summit is 1569 miles. It takes approximately 26h 47m to drive from California to Lee's Summit.
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