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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $127. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 14h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $127, and a flight costs an average of $86.
Distance: 1354 miles (2180 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$288 Average price | $303 Average price | $276 Average price Cheapest | $326 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 44m Average total duration 20h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 52m Average total duration Fastest 14h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 11m Average total duration 34h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 6.5 - 13.1kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $288 (€233).
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $303 (€245).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 14m.
Bus takes on average 34h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- · · 10:20 PM35h55Kansas City, Jefferson Lines8:15 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$2221One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- · · 10:20 PM35h55Kansas City, Jefferson Lines8:15 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$2221One-way2 transfers
Fastest
UA54894:26 PM3h44Kansas City International Airport6:10 PMLos Angeles International Airport$5601One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3 Southwest Chief10:17 PM35h40Kansas City Station, Kansas City, KS7:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$2821One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus10:45 PM42h35Kansas City, Jefferson Lines3:20 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$2341One-way2 transfers - · +FlixBus10:45 PM42h45Kansas City, Jefferson Lines3:30 PMLos Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA$2341One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+ · 9:00 AM39h30Kansas City, Jefferson Lines10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$2401One-way2 transfers
- UA1499 · UA24115:24 PM5h15Kansas City International Airport8:39 PMBurbank$3761One-way1 transfer
- UA280 · UA21549:10 AM5h38Kansas City International Airport12:48 PMBurbank$3761One-way1 transfer
- UA708 · UA15921:50 PM5h42Kansas City International Airport5:32 PMBurbank$3761One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $288 (€233).
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $303 (€245).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 14m.
Bus takes on average 34h 41m.
- Around 83 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kansas City, MO and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Kansas City International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kansas City Station, Kansas City, KS and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Kansas City, Jefferson Lines and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, United to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Ride KC to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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