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How to get fromIndependence to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Independence to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    7h 44m
    $197–663
  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MCI - LGB
    10h 44m
    $126–606
  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    36h 31m
    $255–420
  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    37h 10m
    $442–1,106
  5. Drive  1,572.8 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Los Angelescar car 1,572.8 mi
    26h 34m
    $287–415
  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MCI - BUR
    9h 58m
    $206–660

Independence to Los Angeles by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Los Angeles Union Station via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 36h 31m.

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