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How to get fromKansas City to Fresnoby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MCI - FAT
    7h 57m
    $161–701

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    41h 24m
    $669–1,299

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    44h
    $340–609

  4. Drive 1,687.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Fresnocar car 1,687.5 mi
    28h 25m
    $308–445

  5. Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane MCI - BFL
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 43m
    $210–833

Kansas City to Fresno by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$669Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,398.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Fresno Bus Station via Tulsa Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 44h.

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