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How to get fromKansas City to Santa Anaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Kansas City to Santa Ana by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MCI - SNA
    6h 55m
    $229–935

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MCI - LGB
    9h 50m
    $175–758

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    35h 43m
    $587–1,172

  4. Bus

    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, CA - 2470 E Florence Ave to Santa Anabus bus
    35h 45m
    $272–352

  5. Drive 1,561 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Santa Anacar car 1,561 mi
    26h 19m
    $285–412

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    7h 59m
    $228–786

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCI - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 37m
    $212–870

  8. Bus, train

    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 train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain train
    40h 20m
    $313–551

Kansas City to Santa Ana by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration35h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$587Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,367.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 34h 52m.

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