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How to get fromIndependence to Californiaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCI - SAN
    7h 27m
    $212–1,005

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MCI - SFO
    8h 38m
    $110–513

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus bus Kansas City
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    35h 42m
    $260–350

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    37h 10m
    $422–1,005

  5. Drive 1,567 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Los Angelescar car 1,567 mi
    26h 48m
    $286–414

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MCI - SMF
    7h 29m
    $232–1,104

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    7h 55m
    $137–403

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MCI - LGB
    9h 51m
    $132–652

  9. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MCI - SNA
    11h 30m
    $236–556

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus Jefferson 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    38h 25m
    $263–560

Independence to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration35h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles via On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, and El Paso in around 35h 42m.

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