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

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There are 7 ways to get from Missouri to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Kansas City

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMCI - SAN
    5h 22m
    $230–490

  2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSGF - SAN
    5h 50m
    $176–769

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    39h 21m
    $184–512

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
    40h 40m

  5. Drive 1,547.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to San Diegocar1,547.9 mi
    26h 58m
    $283–408

  6. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSTL - SAN
    5h 31m
    $222–1,002

  7. 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 Cross Border Express, San DiegobusEl Paso
    43h 21m
    $275–430

Missouri to San Diego by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration39h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Missouri, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Metro Center to San Diego via Union Station, Kansas City, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 39h 21m.

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