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How to get fromCalifornia to Missouriby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Missouri by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAN - STL
    5h 33m
    $136–198

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    5h 48m
    $131–246

  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
    34h 18m
    $265–347

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    35h 19m
    $950–1,600

  5. Drive  1,554.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Kansas Citycar car 1,554.7 mi
    26h 42m
    $266–384

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SMF - STL
    5h 36m
    $155–706

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Kansas City

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    6h 20m
    $178–763

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Kansas City

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    6h 11m
    $202–405

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SFO - MCI
    6h 49m
    $161–493

  10. 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
    38h 35m
    $336–497

California to Missouri by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,572.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between California, USA and Missouri, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to On 12Th At Locust Eastbound via El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, and On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside in around 34h 18m.

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