What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Kansas City is to train and BART and fly which costs $180 - $430 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $210 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Kansas City via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Sacramento to Kansas City?

The distance between Sacramento and Kansas City is 1481 miles. The road distance is 1725.1 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Kansas City without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 37h and costs $270 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Sacramento to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Kansas City bus from?

Sacramento to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Kansas City train from?

Sacramento to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Train, bus or fly from Sacramento to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $210 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 37h, you could also train, which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Sacramento to Kansas City bus arrive?

Sacramento to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Kansas City?

Kansas City is 2h ahead of Sacramento. It is currently 1:34 AM in Sacramento and 3:34 AM in Kansas City.

Where does the Sacramento to Kansas City train arrive?

Sacramento to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Kansas City is 1725 miles. It takes approximately 26h 7m to drive from Sacramento to Kansas City.

How do I get a train ticket from Sacramento to Kansas City?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Sacramento to Kansas City?

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Where can I stay near Kansas City?

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Sacramento to Kansas City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Sacramento International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SMF - MCI
6h 3m
$212–903
Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SFO - MCI
8h 53m
$187–426
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
37h
$276–550
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
43h 29m
$516–1,032
Drive 1,715.1 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Kansas Citycar 1,715.1 mi
26h 7m
$313–453
Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane OAK - MCI
9h 38m
$233–965
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
2d 2h
$731–1,562

Sacramento to Kansas City by bus

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Distance: 1,472.8 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, 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 Sacramento Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station in around 37h.

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Website: southwest.com

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City

Ave. Duration: 3h 10m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $210–900

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 11m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $210–900

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 20m
When: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $220–950

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 23m
When: Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $230–1,000

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City

Ave. Duration: 3h 30m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $170–750

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 13m
When: Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $170–750

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 33m
When: Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $170–750

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 36m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $190–800

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Kansas City via Denver

Ave. Duration: 5h 22m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200–900

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Kansas City via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h 35m
When: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $210–900

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Kansas City via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 55m
When: Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price: $230–950

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Kansas City via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 6h 8m
When: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $230–950

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Kansas City via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 6h 3m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $240–1,000

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