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

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

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MCI - SNA
    7h 42m
    $152–752

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MCI - LGB
    11h 9m
    $150–715

  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 El Montebus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus bus
    35h 42m
    $294–381

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    36h 15m
    $979–1,503

  5. Drive  1,562.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Irvinecar car 1,562.7 mi
    26h 20m
    $268–386

  6. 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 20m
    $185–625

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCI - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    9h 37m
    $253–514

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MCI - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    10h 34m
    $174–822

  9. 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 Montclair Transcenter to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    41h 15m
    $338–508

Kansas City to Irvine by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,364.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. 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.

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