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How to get fromSan Jose to Kansas Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SJC - MCI
    7h 44m
    $192–852

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SFO - MCI
    7h 14m
    $166–380

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    41h 50m
    $297–593

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    45h 7m

  5. Drive 1,829.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Kansas Citycar car 1,829.5 mi
    28h 7m
    $334–483

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane OAK - MCI
    8h 20m
    $209–912

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SMF - MCI
    9h 54m
    $257–996

  8. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MRY - MCI
    11h 5m
    $253–910

San Jose to Kansas City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration41h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,500.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Kansas City (MCI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Kansas City Bus Station via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 41h 50m.

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