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How to get fromLee's Summit to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Lee's Summit to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCI - SAN
    6h 57m
    $182–805

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MCI - SFO
    7h 44m
    $161–374

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    37h 27m
    $558–1,215

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus Jefferson 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    40h 1m
    $300–540

  5. Drive 1,569.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lee's Summit to Los Angelescar car 1,569.3 mi
    26h 24m
    $287–414

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MCI - SMF
    7h 8m
    $202–904

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    7h 23m
    $217–763

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MCI - SNA
    8h 21m
    $250–965

  9. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MCI - LGB
    9h 19m
    $172–752

Lee's Summit to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration37h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$558Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,377.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Lee's Summit, MO, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 35h 40m.

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