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How to get fromSan Diego to Kansas Cityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    4h 43m
    $200–386

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    37h 50m
    $583–1,267

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    39h 4m
    $281–404

  4. Drive 1,543 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Kansas Citycar car 1,543 mi
    27h 5m
    $282–407

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    43h 20m
    $301–565

San Diego to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration37h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$583Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,355 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Kansas City via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 37h 50m.

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