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

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There are 9 ways to get from Kansas City to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCI - SAN
    5h 42m
    $182–855

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MCI - SFO
    6h 30m
    $161–374

  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
    34h 40m
    $257–496

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    35h 40m
    $550–1,200

  5. Drive 1,563.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Los Angelescar car 1,563.8 mi
    26h 19m
    $286–413

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MCI - SMF
    5h 54m
    $202–904

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    6h 9m
    $217–433

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MCI - SNA
    7h 7m
    $250–965

  9. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MCI - LGB
    8h 5m
    $172–752

Kansas City to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,359.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 34h 40m.

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