What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Sacramento?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Sacramento is to fly and BART and train which costs $180 - $430 and takes 9h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Sacramento?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Sacramento is to fly which takes 6h and costs $200 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Sacramento via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Kansas City to Sacramento?

The distance between Kansas City and Sacramento is 1481 miles. The road distance is 1724.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kansas City to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 36h 50m and costs $270 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Sacramento?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Kansas City to Sacramento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Sacramento bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Sacramento train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Kansas City to Sacramento?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Sacramento is to fly which takes 6h and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 36h 50m, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Kansas City to Sacramento bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Sacramento?

Sacramento is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 3:54 PM in Kansas City and 1:54 PM in Sacramento.

Where does the Kansas City to Sacramento train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kansas City to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Sacramento is 1725 miles. It takes approximately 26h 6m to drive from Kansas City to Sacramento.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 301+ hotels available in Sacramento.

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

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Fly to Sacramento International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MCI - SMF
6h
$202–904
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MCI - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
9h 28m
$187–426
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
36h 50m
$278–549
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
2. Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
43h 44m
$507–1,034
Drive 1,714.7 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Sacramentocar 1,714.7 mi
26h 6m
$313–452
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2d 2h
$764–1,530

Kansas City to Sacramento by bus

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36h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,472.5 mi
Duration: 6h

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 36h 50m.

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