There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Ontario by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane MCI - ONT
6h 41m$190–650Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
35h 18m$572–1,143Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus Jefferson 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US1210
38h 34m$307–541Drive 1,529.1 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Ontariocar 1,529.1 mi
25h 44m$280–404Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCI - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
8h 8m$229–788
Kansas City to Ontario by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Ontario is to drive which costs $270 - $410 and takes 25h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Ontario is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $190 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Mountain @ D Street via Tulsa Bus Station and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Riverside via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 18m.
The distance between Kansas City and Ontario is 1345 miles. The road distance is 1538 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Ontario without a car is to train which takes 35h 18m and costs $550 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Kansas City to Ontario, including transfers.
Kansas City to Ontario bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Ontario is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $190 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 35h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $300 - $550 and takes 38h 34m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Riverside once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 33h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
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
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- 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
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–450
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Ontario bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Ontario is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 8:05 AM in Kansas City and 6:05 AM in Ontario.
Kansas City to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Ontario is 1538 miles. It takes approximately 25h 44m to drive from Kansas City to Ontario.
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