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

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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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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SMF - MCI
    6h 1m
    $192–853

  2. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SFO - MCI
    8h 51m
    $186–446

  3. 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
    37h 51m
    $260–518

  4. 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 20m
    $485–1,009

  5. Drive 1,713.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Kansas Citycar car 1,713.2 mi
    26h 5m
    $313–452

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane OAK - MCI
    9h 36m
    $221–914

  7. 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 2h
    $720–1,556

Sacramento to Kansas City by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,472.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Kansas City, KS, 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 On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Wb via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village Bay M in around 37h 51m.

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