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

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

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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
    6h 33m
    $182–805

  2. 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 San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus bus
    38h 32m

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 52m
    $610–1,228

  4. Drive 1,552.1 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to La Jollacar car 1,552.1 mi
    27h 4m
    $284–410

  5. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane MCI - CLD
    7h 34m
    $270–890

  6. 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 San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    41h 53m
    $316–584

Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,371.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, 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 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Silverado St & Herschel Av via El Paso, El Paso, San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center, Miramar College Transit Station, and UTC Transit Center in around 38h 32m.

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