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How to get fromKansas City to Carsonby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, train or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Kansas City to Carson by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMCI - LAX
    6h 37m
    $98–486

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El PasobusKansas City
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los AngelesbusEl Paso
    34h 12m
    $267–345

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief
    36h 41m
    $164–472

  4. Drive 1,570.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Carsoncar1,570.9 mi
    26h 52m
    $287–415

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeMCI - SNA
    2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Carsontaxi
    7h 29m
    $250–540

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeMCI - BUR
    9h 2m
    $113–374

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeMCI - LGB
    9h 26m
    $146–706

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeMCI - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    10h 37m
    $183–817

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus
    39h 27m
    $134–375

Kansas City to Carson by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Carson, CA, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Harbor Fwy / Carson via El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, 7th / Maple, 7th / Flower, and Flower / 7th in around 34h 12m.

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