There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Los Angeles Union Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCI - LAX
6h 9m$217–613Fly to Long Beach Airport
cheapest- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane MCI - LGB
9h 16m$101–426Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
35h 45m$550–1,200Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
38h 25m$285–519Drive 1,563.1 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Los Angeles Union Stationcar 1,563.1 mi
26h 18m$286–413Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane MCI - BUR
8h 28m$226–760
Kansas City to Los Angeles Union Station by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Los Angeles Union Station is to fly which costs $100 - $430 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Los Angeles Union Station is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $210 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Los Angeles Union Station station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 25m.
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.
The distance between Kansas City and Los Angeles Union Station is 1406 miles. The road distance is 1572.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Los Angeles Union Station without a car is to train which takes 35h 45m and costs $550 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Kansas City to Los Angeles Union Station, including transfers.
Kansas City to Los Angeles Union Station bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Los Angeles Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Los Angeles Union Station is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $210 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 35h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $280 - $550 and takes 38h 25m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 35h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Kansas City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Kansas City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Kansas City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Kansas City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Kansas City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–430
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Los Angeles Union Station bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Los Angeles Union Station is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 10:47 PM in Kansas City and 8:47 PM in Los Angeles Union Station.
Kansas City to Los Angeles Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Los Angeles Union Station is 1572 miles. It takes approximately 26h 18m to drive from Kansas City to Los Angeles Union Station.
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