What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Santa Monica is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which costs $260 - $350 and takes 34h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Santa Monica is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $210 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City and arriving at Wilshire / Lincoln via El Paso and 7th / Maple. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 42m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Santa Monica?

The distance between Kansas City and Santa Monica is 1410 miles. The road distance is 1588.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kansas City to Santa Monica without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 34h 48m and costs $260 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Kansas City to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Santa Monica bus from?

Kansas City to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City station.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Santa Monica train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Kansas City to Santa Monica?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Santa Monica is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $210 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $260 - $350 and takes 34h 48m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 36h 42m.

Where does the Kansas City to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Kansas City to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Santa Monica?

Santa Monica is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 11:51 AM in Kansas City and 9:51 AM in Santa Monica.

Where does the Kansas City to Santa Monica train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kansas City to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Santa Monica is 1589 miles. It takes approximately 26h 36m to drive from Kansas City to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2675+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Santa Monica by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCI - LAX
6h 34m
$214–756
Fly to Long Beach Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane MCI - LGB
9h 56m
$176–756
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus Kansas City
2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus El Paso
34h 48m
$269–346
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
36h 42m
$588–1,174
Drive 1,579.5 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Santa Monicacar 1,579.5 mi
26h 36m
$289–417
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane MCI - BUR
8h 52m
$224–754
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus Jefferson 801 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
38h 36m
$296–541

Kansas City to Santa Monica by bus

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Distance: 1,402.1 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Wilshire / Lincoln via El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, and 7th / Maple in around 34h 48m.

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