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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MCI - SNA
    6h 46m
    $200–900

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    36h 15m
    $587–1,173

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Park, CA - 2470 E Florence Ave to Santa Anabus bus
    36h 55m
    $274–354

  4. Drive 1,562.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Irvinecar car 1,562.6 mi
    26h 20m
    $286–412

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    8h 10m
    $225–775

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Campus-University Centerbus bus 59
    41h 47m
    $299–543

Kansas City to Irvine by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration36h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$587Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,361.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 34h 52m.

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