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How to get fromKansas City to Santa Claraby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MCI - SJC
    7h 26m
    $173–803

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MCI - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 3m
    $165–400

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    41h 39m
    $316–411

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    46h 55m
    $697–1,463

  5. Drive 1,829.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Santa Claracar car 1,829.7 mi
    28h 9m
    $334–483

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MCI - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    9h
    $193–878

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MCI - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    9h 54m
    $222–944

  8. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    4. Take the subway from West Oakland to Milpitassubway subway
    41h 41m
    $281–554

Kansas City to Santa Clara by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,502.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Camino & Lincoln via El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Main / 7th, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, and King & Tully in around 41h 39m.

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