There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Irvine by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MCI - SNA
6h 51m$220–700Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCI - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
8h 15m$205–675Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to El Montebus
- Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus
35h 42m$295–383Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
36h 15m$462–1,013Drive 1,562.7 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Irvinecar 1,562.7 mi
26h 20m$286–412Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
41h 15m$296–467
Kansas City to Irvine by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Irvine is to fly and train which costs $200 - $700 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Irvine is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $220 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Irvine. However, there are services departing from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City and arriving at Campus-University Center via El Paso, El Monte and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Tustin via Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 15m.
The distance between Kansas City and Irvine is 1369 miles. The road distance is 1571.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Irvine without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 35h 42m and costs $290 - $390.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Kansas City to Irvine, including transfers.
Kansas City to Irvine bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Irvine is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $220 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $290 - $390 and takes 35h 42m, you could also train, which costs $460 - $1,100 and takes 36h 15m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Campus-University Center via El Paso, El Monte, El Monte, Santa Ana, and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 in around 35h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Kansas City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Kansas City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $450–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Kansas City to Irvine bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Irvine is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 6:31 AM in Kansas City and 4:31 AM in Irvine.
Kansas City to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Irvine is 1572 miles. It takes approximately 26h 20m to drive from Kansas City to Irvine.
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