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How to get fromMissouri to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    6h 10m
    $217–763

  2. Fly Kansas City to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MCI - LGB
    9h 12m
    $176–756

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    34h 40m
    $259–499

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    36h 46m
    $550–1,200

  5. Drive 1,563.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Los Angelescar car 1,563.8 mi
    26h 19m
    $286–413

  6. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    6h 14m
    $200–376

  7. Fly Kansas City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MCI - BUR
    8h 29m
    $206–910

  8. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane STL - BUR
    8h 47m
    $218–912

Missouri to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$259Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,398.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 34h 40m.

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