Rome2Rio

How to get fromKansas City to Sacramentoby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Sacramento

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MCI - SMF
    5h 49m
    $182–854

  2. 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 Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    38h 15m
    $260–520

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    2. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    45h 9m
    $480–1,030

  4. Drive 1,712.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Sacramentocar car 1,712.8 mi
    26h 5m
    $313–452

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 2h
    $721–1,516

Kansas City to Sacramento by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kansas City to Sacramento.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,471.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Kansas City, KS, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Eb to Sacramento Bus Station via East Village Bay M, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 38h 15m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers