What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Los Angeles is to fly which costs $170 - $800 and takes 6h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $170 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Los Angeles?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kansas City and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35h 40m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

The distance between Kansas City and Los Angeles is 1406 miles. The road distance is 1573 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 33h 5m and costs $280 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Kansas City to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Los Angeles bus from?

Kansas City to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Los Angeles train from?

Kansas City to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.

Train, bus or fly from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $440 and takes 33h 5m, you could also train, which costs $950 - $1,600 and takes 35h 40m.

Where does the Kansas City to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Kansas City to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 5:59 AM in Kansas City and 3:59 AM in Los Angeles.

Where does the Kansas City to Los Angeles train arrive?

Kansas City to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Los Angeles is 1573 miles. It takes approximately 26h 19m to drive from Kansas City to Los Angeles.

How do I get a train ticket from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kansas City to Los Angeles?

Book your Kansas City to Los Angeles bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

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Kansas City to Los Angeles - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCI - LAX
6h 17m
$177–763
Fly to Long Beach Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane MCI - LGB
9h 13m
$146–656
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
33h 5m
$280–438
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
35h 40m
$950–1,600
Drive 1,563.8 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Los Angelescar 1,563.8 mi
26h 19m
$286–413
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane MCI - BUR
8h 6m
$172–802
Fly to Ontario International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane MCI - ONT
2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
9h 45m
$170–514

Kansas City to Los Angeles by bus

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33h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,398.3 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 33h 5m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport

Ave. Duration: 3h 37m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–500

Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 19m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–500

Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 18m
When: Tuesday to Wednesday
Estimated price: $110–550

Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 18m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–500

Flights from Kansas City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $170–800

Flights from Kansas City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 15m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $170–800

Flights from Kansas City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 26m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $170–800

Flights from Kansas City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 5h 47m
When: Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price: $200–900

Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $140–650

Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $140–650

Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 25m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $140–700

Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 5h 57m
When: Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $160–750

Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Sacramento

Ave. Duration: 6h
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $170–800

Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 19m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130–650

Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 3m
When: Tuesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $130–650

Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130–650

Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 5h 40m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $160–750

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