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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lee's Summit to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    7h 31m
    $197–663
  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MCI - LGB
    10h 28m
    $126–606
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    37h 27m
    $963–1,619
  4. 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
    40h 1m
    $320–490
  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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MCI - BUR
    9h 47m
    $166–810

Lee's Summit to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration37h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$963Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lee's Summit, MO, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $950–1,600 and the journey takes 35h 40m.

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