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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Kansas City by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SBP - MCI
    8h 26m
    $140–652

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    40h 27m
    $580–1,249

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum 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 50m
    $310–569

  4. Drive 1,690.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Kansas Citycar car 1,690.9 mi
    29h 28m
    $309–446

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SBA - MCI
    10h 4m
    $166–651

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    12h 20m
    $288–759

San Luis Obispo to Kansas City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$580Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,476.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Kansas City (MCI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Kansas City via Los Angeles Union Station and Tulsa in around 43h 50m.

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