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

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  1. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane MCI - CLD
    7h 13m
    $187–783

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus bus
    36h 54m
    $302–386

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    38h 14m
    $589–1,176

  4. Drive 1,539.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Vistacar car 1,539.4 mi
    26h 59m
    $281–406

  5. 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 Oceansidetrain train
    8h 15m
    $197–839

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    8h 42m
    $257–842

  7. 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 Oceansidetrain train
    40h 45m
    $319–571

Kansas City to Vista by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,354.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to S Santa Fe Av & Broadway via El Paso, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, G Street @ Oak, San Bernardino, Escondido, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 6 in around 36h 54m.

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