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How to get fromSanta Monica to Kansas Cityby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Kansas City by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    6h 45m
    $191–653

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BUR - MCI
    9h 26m
    $134–654

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus Huntington Park
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus El Paso
    35h 48m
    $262–352

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    37h 3m
    $954–1,604

  5. Drive  1,570.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Kansas Citycar car 1,570.3 mi
    27h
    $287–414

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LGB - MCI
    10h 15m
    $206–956

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    41h 13m
    $322–492

Santa Monica to Kansas City by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,395.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City via 6th / Main, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, and El Paso in around 35h 48m.

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