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

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

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  1. Fly Kansas City 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
    5h 58m
    $202–1,005

  2. Fly Kansas City 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
    6h 43m
    $110–513

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    35h 40m
    $450–1,000

  4. 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
    36h 35m
    $273–573

  5. Drive 1,558 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Los Angelescar car 1,558 mi
    26h 33m
    $285–411

  6. Fly Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    6h 26m
    $147–433

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STL - SAN
    6h 12m
    $254–1,308

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane STL - SMF
    6h 14m
    $294–1,406

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    6h 34m
    $270–666

  10. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane STL - SFO
    6h 44m
    $142–666

Missouri to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration35h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$450Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Missouri, 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, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Los Angeles twice daily. Tickets cost $450–1,000 and the journey takes 35h 40m.

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