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

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Kansas City by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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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
    $178–763

  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 55m
    $147–659

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus Huntington Park
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus El Paso
    33h 38m
    $265–347

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    35h 7m
    $950–1,600

  5. Drive  1,554.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Kansas Citycar car 1,554.7 mi
    26h 42m
    $284–410

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ONT - MCI
    8h 28m
    $173–784

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LGB - MCI
    9h 31m
    $216–1,006

  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 52m
    $268–504

  9. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SNA - MCI
    10h 20m
    $168–775

  10. 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
    $332–490

Los Angeles to Kansas City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,398.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City via El Paso in around 33h 38m.

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