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How to get fromKansas City to San Diegoby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCI - SAN
    5h 6m
    $200–390

  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 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Diegobus bus
    38h
    $288–379

  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 Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 13m
    $601–1,235

  4. Drive 1,547.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to San Diegocar car 1,547.3 mi
    26h 57m
    $283–408

  5. 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 Diegobus bus
    43h 10m
    $306–569

Kansas City to San Diego by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration38hAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,354.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and San Diego, 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 San Diego via El Paso and Huntington Park in around 38h.

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