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How to get fromOrange County to Kansas Cityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Orange County to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SNA - MCI
    6h 31m
    $209–884

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    35h 47m
    $557–1,209

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    36h 38m
    $278–384

  4. Drive 1,552.1 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Kansas Citycar car 1,552.1 mi
    26h 42m
    $284–410

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    7h 35m
    $228–636

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    7h 59m
    $228–448

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    40h 29m
    $288–531

Orange County to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration35h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$557Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,368.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Kansas City (MCI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 34h 31m.

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