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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 flight with prices starting from $79. 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 flight costs an average of $79, and a bus costs an average of $133.
Distance: 1354 miles (2180 km)
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$302 Average price | $275 Average price Cheapest | $309 Average price |
20h 42m Average total duration 20h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 52m Average total duration Fastest 14h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 19m Average total duration 34h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 6.5 - 13.1kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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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The best way to travel from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $53 (€42) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $132 (€105).
A flight is $83 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $163 (€129).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 35h 40m.
Bus takes on average 35h 30m.
- Around 72 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, United to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Ride KC to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak, United.
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