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How to get fromSacramento Airport (SMF) to Kansas Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SMF - MCI
    4h 48m
    $194–852

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station 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
    38h 55m
    $265–526

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    44h 45m
    $484–1,035

  4. Drive 1,718.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Kansas Citycar car 1,718.5 mi
    26h 16m
    $314–453

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 3h
    $724–1,565

Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration38h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,461.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal A to Kansas City Bus Station via J St. at 8th St., 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 38h 55m.

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