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

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There are 9 ways to get from Riverside to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ONT - MCI
    8h 4m
    $142–702

  2. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BUR - MCI
    10h 23m
    $136–624

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    33h 48m
    $950–1,500

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to El Pasobus bus Huntington Park
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus El Paso
    34h 22m
    $264–344

  5. Drive  1,514.4 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Kansas Citycar car 1,514.4 mi
    26h 19m
    $277–400

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    8h 4m
    $207–677

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SNA - MCI
    10h 50m
    $152–715

  8. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    9h 55m
    $254–492

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LGB - MCI
    11h 9m
    $226–1,020

Riverside to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration33h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$950Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,360 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Riverside to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $950–1,500 and the journey takes 33h 48m.

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