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How to get fromEl Cajon to Kansas Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    6h 46m
    $172–815

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus bus La
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    34h 15m
    $258–393

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    39h 14m
    $582–1,280

  4. Drive 1,527.8 mi

    1. Drive from El Cajon to Kansas Citycar car 1,527.8 mi
    26h 50m
    $279–403

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    36h 35m
    $286–536

El Cajon to Kansas City by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,374.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

Southwest Airlines and American 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 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St & Buckeye Rd, 24th St & Jefferson St, Phoenix, El Paso, and El Paso in around 34h 15m.

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