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How to get fromMonterey to Kansas Cityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MRY - MCI
    8h 20m
    $183–803

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    47h 5m
    $602–1,323

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    2d 2h
    $355–635

  4. Drive 1,790.1 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Kansas Citycar car 1,790.1 mi
    30h 56m
    $327–472

  5. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SFO - MCI
    8h 53m
    $209–448

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SJC - MCI
    9h 38m
    $230–857

  7. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane OAK - MCI
    10h 47m
    $250–920

Monterey to Kansas City by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$602Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,512.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Kansas City (MCI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Kansas City via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Los Angeles in around 47h 5m.

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