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How to get fromSan Diego to Lee's Summitby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Lee's Summit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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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
    6h 55m
    $207–401

  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
    39h 26m
    $590–1,283

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to KU-Lawrencetaxi taxi
    5. Take the bus from KU-Lawrence to JCCC Carlsen Center-52bus bus 710
    40h 52m
    $416–558

  4. Drive 1,548.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Lee's Summitcar car 1,548.1 mi
    27h 10m
    $283–409

San Diego to Lee's Summit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration39h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$590Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,380 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Lee's Summit, 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 Lee's Summit Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Kansas City in around 39h 26m.

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