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How to get fromSan Diego to Kansasby plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Kansas by plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane SAN - ICT
    4h 46m
    $146–621

  2. Fly to Salina Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane plane SAN - SLN
    4h 51m
    $99–398

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Newton Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Newton Station to Wichitataxi taxi
    33h 49m
    $490–1,101

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus bus
    37h 50m
    $262–418

  5. Drive  1,352.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Wichitacar car 1,352.9 mi
    23h 56m
    $247–357

  6. Fly to Kansas City

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    5h 30m
    $200–394

  7. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane SAN - MHK
    6h 43m
    $123–461

San Diego to Kansas by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration37h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,171.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Kansas, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Wichita Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station and Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 37h 50m.

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