What is the cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Kansas City is to fly which costs $200 - $420 and takes 6h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Cajon to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $200 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between El Cajon and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Kansas City via Phoenix Bus Station and Tulsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 50m.

Is there a direct train between El Cajon and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from El Cajon station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Station and arriving at Kansas City via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 14m.

How far is it from El Cajon to Kansas City?

The distance between El Cajon and Kansas City is 1383 miles. The road distance is 1536.8 miles.

How do I travel from El Cajon to Kansas City without a car?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 36h 50m and costs $310 - $490.

How long does it take to get from El Cajon to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from El Cajon to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Kansas City bus from?

El Cajon to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the El Cajon to Kansas City train from?

El Cajon to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train, bus or fly from El Cajon to Kansas City?

The best way to get from El Cajon to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $200 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $490 and takes 36h 50m, you could also train, which costs $1,000 - $1,600 and takes 39h 14m.

Where does the El Cajon to Kansas City bus arrive?

El Cajon to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

What is the time difference between El Cajon and Kansas City?

Kansas City is 2h ahead of El Cajon. It is currently 3:46 AM in El Cajon and 5:46 AM in Kansas City.

Where does the El Cajon to Kansas City train arrive?

El Cajon to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from El Cajon to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Kansas City is 1537 miles. It takes approximately 26h 50m to drive from El Cajon to Kansas City.

How do I get a bus ticket from El Cajon to Kansas City?

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Where can I stay near Kansas City?

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There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Fly
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1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SAN - MCI
6h 48m
$202–415
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
36h 50m
$313–482
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
39h 14m
$1,008–1,600
Drive 1,527.8 mi
1. Drive from El Cajon to Kansas Citycar 1,527.8 mi
26h 50m
$279–403
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Pasobus Cbx
2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus El Paso
40h 43m
$268–385

El Cajon to Kansas City by bus

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Distance: 1,374.9 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Kansas City via Phoenix Bus Station and Tulsa in around 36h 50m.

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