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

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

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane MCI - SBP
    8h 18m
    $121–552

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus FlixBus 2005
    40h 45m
    $602–1,229

  3. 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 Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    43h 25m
    $315–569

  4. Drive 1,700.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to San Luis Obispocar car 1,700.2 mi
    29h 6m
    $311–449

  5. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane MCI - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    10h 40m
    $171–702

Kansas City to San Luis Obispo by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$602Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,474.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Tulsa Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 43h 25m.

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