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

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There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SFO - MCI
    6h 53m
    $161–373

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    39h 55m
    $290–576

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    45h 27m
    $542–1,084

  4. Drive 1,795 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Kansas Citycar car 1,795 mi
    27h 30m
    $328–474

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane OAK - MCI
    7h 46m
    $205–906

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

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SJC - MCI
    9h 8m
    $200–862

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SMF - MCI
    8h 41m
    $242–966

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2d
    $701–1,502

Oakland to Kansas City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration39h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,543.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Kansas City Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station in around 39h 55m.

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