There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Independence by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SAN - MCI
6h 23m$200–394Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
39h 9m$489–1,165Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
44h 22m$308–559Drive 1,551.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Independencecar 1,551.8 mi
27h 21m$284–410
San Diego to Independence by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Independence is to fly which costs $200 - $400 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Independence is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $200 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Independence. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Independence station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Independence Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 9m.
The distance between San Diego and Independence is 1377 miles. The road distance is 1560.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Independence without a car is to train which takes 39h 9m and costs $480 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from San Diego to Independence, including transfers.
San Diego to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Independence is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $200 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $1,200 and takes 39h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $300 - $600 and takes 44h 22m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Independence Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Kansas City in around 39h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Kansas City via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Kansas City via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $460–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Independence is 2h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 11:49 AM in San Diego and 1:49 PM in Independence.
San Diego to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Independence is 1561 miles. It takes approximately 27h 21m to drive from San Diego to Independence.
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