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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to Kansas City by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    7h 3m
    $205–452

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus El Paso
    37h 44m
    $282–390

  3. 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 37m
    $1,008–1,607

  4. Drive  1,535.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tijuana to Kansas Citycar car 1,535.9 mi
    27h 24m
    $336–486

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    10h 9m
    $213–668

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 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
    44h 55m
    $355–541

Tijuana to Kansas City by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$282Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,379 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana Central, B.C. to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City via Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C., Cross Border Express, San Diego, El Paso, and El Paso in around 37h 44m.

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