There are 10 ways to get from California to Wichita by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane SNA - ICT
5h 14m$234–839Fly from San Diego International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane SAN - ICT
6h 6m$154–682Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to El Pasobus La
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus El Paso
30h 28m$218–318Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Newton Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the taxi from Newton Station to Wichitataxi
31h 6m$487–995Drive 1,364.5 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Wichitacar 1,364.5 mi
23h 33m$249–360Fly from Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane SMF - ICT
6h 4m$184–780Fly from Long Beach Airport
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane LGB - ICT
6h 15m$273–1,228Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane SJC - ICT
6h 27m$188–782Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane FAT - ICT
7h 35m$163–678Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Wichita Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
34h 15m$241–383
California to Wichita by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Wichita is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which costs $210 - $320 and takes 30h 28m.
The fastest way to get from California to Wichita is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $230 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from California to Wichita. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at 2210 Somerset St - Wichita via El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 28m.
The distance between California and Wichita is 1203 miles. The road distance is 1372.5 miles.
The best way to get from California to Wichita without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 30h 28m and costs $210 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from California to Wichita, including transfers.
California to Wichita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
The best way to get from California to Wichita is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $230 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $210 - $320 and takes 30h 28m.
California to Wichita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.
Wichita is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 2:14 PM in California and 4:14 PM in Wichita.
What companies run services between California, USA and Wichita, KS, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles to 2210 Somerset St - Wichita via El Paso and El Paso in around 30h 28m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–950
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Los Angeles to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $95–140
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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Booking & Getting There
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