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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 an average ticket price of $242 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $242, while a flight costs an average of $630.
Distance: 1354 miles (2180 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$247 Average price | $630 Average price | $242 Average price Cheapest | $318 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
36h 35m Average total duration 36h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration Fastest 6h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 35h 51m Average total duration 35h 21m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $247 (€207).
A bus is $388 (€325) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $630 (€528).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 51m.
Train takes on average 36h 35m.
Tickets start at around $247 (€207) compared to roughly $318 (€267) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71 (€59). The journey takes 36h 5m versus 23h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- · · 11:05 PM35h10Kansas City, Jefferson Lines8:15 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$1641One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- · · 11:05 PM35h10Kansas City, Jefferson Lines8:15 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$1641One-way2 transfers
Fastest
UA54894:20 PM3h50Kansas City International Airport6:10 PMLos Angeles International Airport$5291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3 Southwest Chief9:37 PM35h50Kansas City Station, Kansas City, MO7:27 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$2451One-way0 transfers
FlixBus+ · 10:35 AM37h55Kansas City, Jefferson Lines10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$1781One-way2 transfers
- UA1737 · UA20285:24 PM5h34Kansas City International Airport8:58 PMOntario International Airport$4011One-way1 transfer
- UA1384 · UA4309:00 AM5h46Kansas City International Airport12:46 PMOntario International Airport$4011One-way1 transfer
- UA2051 · UA26618:15 AM6h03Kansas City International Airport12:18 PMOntario International Airport$4011One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $247 (€207).
A bus is $388 (€325) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $630 (€528).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 51m.
Train takes on average 36h 35m.
- Around 82 flights per day.
- Around 4 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, MO 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, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, skywest airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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