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Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from €348. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 34h 3m. 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 train costs an average of €348, and a bus costs an average of €559.
Distance: 1354 miles (2180 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€348 Average price Cheapest | €559 Average price |
36h 3m Average total duration 35h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34h 33m Average total duration Fastest 34h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
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FAQs: Travel from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA
Travel to Los Angeles, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA.
There are 3 travel options from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA. You can take a bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Los Angeles, CA from Kansas City, KS is a flight with an average price of $66 (€59).
This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $38 (€34) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $103 (€93).
Taking a flight costs $106 (€95) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $172 (€155).
The fastest way to get to Los Angeles, CA from Kansas City, KS is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 30 min.
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 35 h 20 min.
Taking a train requires on average 35 h 40 min of travel time.
The Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA distance is around 1351 miles (2179 km).
The average frequency per day from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA is:
- 7 buses per day.
- 38 flights a day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Kansas City, KS and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA:
The following travel companies offer services from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA:
- Travel with Greyhound or FlixBus for buses to Los Angeles, CA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA tickets on Omio for $76 (€69).
- Spirit Airlines can take you to Los Angeles, CA by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Spirit Airlines from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA for $66 (€59).
- Amtrak can get you to Los Angeles, CA by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA for $172 (€155) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct flight to Los Angeles, CA with with 1 direct flight per day.
- You'll find 1 direct train a day to Los Angeles, CA with.
Direct services to Los Angeles, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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