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How to get fromKansas City to Universal Studios, Hollywoodby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Kansas City to Universal Studios, Hollywood by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    7h 6m
    $219–615

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MCI - LGB
    9h 58m
    $103–428

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus Kansas City
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    34h 21m
    $270–346

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    36h 37m
    $574–1,181

  5. Drive 1,570 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 1,570 mi
    26h 26m
    $287–414

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MCI - BUR
    8h 17m
    $221–752

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MCI - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 29m
    $172–716

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    39h 22m
    $287–521

Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,412.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, 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 Universal Studios, Hollywood via El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Pershing Square Station, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 34h 21m.

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