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How to get fromLos Angeles to Lee's Summitby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Lee's Summit by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lee's Summit Stationtrain train
    8h 30m
    $225–778

  2. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LGB - MCI
    11h 43m
    $203–871

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    36h 43m
    $591–1,185

  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 802 / ...
    40h 55m
    $299–540

  5. Drive 1,559.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Lee's Summitcar car 1,559.8 mi
    26h 46m
    $285–412

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BUR - MCI
    10h 2m
    $204–874

  7. 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
    10h 55m
    $221–941

  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
    11h 2m
    $217–896

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

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration36h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$591Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,423.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Lee's Summit, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 35h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound via Tulsa, Kansas City, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, and On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound in around 40h 55m.

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