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How to get fromSanta Clara to Kansas Cityby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Clara to Kansas City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, 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 51m
    $182–852

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SFO - MCI
    7h 8m
    $165–400

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CAbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 14m
    $600–1,259

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown 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
    47h 7m
    $330–587

  5. Drive 1,829.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Kansas Citycar car 1,829.9 mi
    28h 10m
    $334–483

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane OAK - MCI
    8h 26m
    $204–877

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SMF - MCI
    9h 49m
    $233–940

  8. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MRY - MCI
    11h
    $232–910

Santa Clara to Kansas City by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,503 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, 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 El Camino & Jefferson to Kansas City via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Chinatown Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, and Tulsa in around 47h 7m.

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