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How to get fromLos Angeles Union Station to Kansas Cityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    6h 18m
    $218–613

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BUR - MCI
    7h 50m
    $177–809

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    35h 12m
    $550–1,200

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    38h 35m
    $288–519

  5. Drive 1,554.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Union Station to Kansas Citycar car 1,554.1 mi
    26h 41m
    $284–410

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ONT - MCI
    9h 28m
    $201–864

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LGB - MCI
    9h 35m
    $186–806

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    8h 55m
    $239–471

Los Angeles Union Station to Kansas City by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,398.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 35h 7m.

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