There are 4 ways to get from Lee's Summit to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)MCI - SAN
6h 30m$230–490Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
40h 2m$193–534Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
42h 51m$197–490Drive 1,553.4 mi
- Drive from Lee's Summit to San Diego1,553.4 mi
27h 4m$284–410
Lee's Summit to San Diego by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lee's Summit to San Diego is to bus which costs $190 - $490 and takes 42h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Lee's Summit to San Diego is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $230 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Lee's Summit to San Diego. However, there are services departing from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound and arriving at San Diego via Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Lee's Summit station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Lee's Summit Station and arriving at San Diego via Kansas City and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 2m.
The distance between Lee's Summit and San Diego is 1380 miles. The road distance is 1562.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lee's Summit to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 40h 2m and costs $190 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Lee's Summit to San Diego, including transfers.
Lee's Summit to San Diego bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Lee's Summit to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Lee's Summit to San Diego is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $230 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $550 and takes 40h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $490 and takes 42h 51m.
What companies run services between Lee's Summit, MO, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lee's Summit Station to San Diego via Kansas City and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 40h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $150–430
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $220–480
- Business - advance purchase
- $310–1,200
- Business Class
- $420–1,100
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lee's Summit to San Diego bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
San Diego is 2h behind Lee's Summit. It is currently 4:56 PM in Lee's Summit and 2:56 PM in San Diego.
Lee's Summit to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lee's Summit to San Diego is 1563 miles. It takes approximately 27h 4m to drive from Lee's Summit to San Diego.
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