How to travel from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA

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Travel Information between Kansas City, KS and Los Angeles, CA

distanceDistance1351 miles (2179 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$45 - $180
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $45 (€39) • 3 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $45 (€39) • 3 h 30 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak

Travel 1351 miles (2179 km) by bus, train or flight between Kansas City, KS and Los Angeles, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Greyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA.

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from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA

How to get from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Greyhound
03:45AM66h30
Kansas City, KS
10:15PMLos Angeles, CA
$1661One-way
0 transfers
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Greyhound
03:45AM66h30
Kansas City, KS
10:15PMLos Angeles, CA
$1661One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
04:40AM47h25
Kansas City, KS
04:05AMLos Angeles, CA
$3781One-way
0 transfers

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Travel to Los Angeles from Kansas City on FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains from Kansas City to Los Angeles, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA

      FAQs: 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, KS to Los Angeles, CA.
      FAQs

      There are 3 options to travel to Los Angeles, CA from Kansas City, KS including taking a bus, train or flight.

      The cheapest way to get from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $45 (€39) compared to other travel options to Los Angeles, CA:

      Taking a flight costs $34 (€30) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $79 (€69) for the same trip.

      Taking a flight costs $135 (€117) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $180 (€156).

      The fastest way from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 30 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Los Angeles, CA that take longer:

      Bus takes 35 h 10 min on average.

      Train takes on average 35 h 18 min.

      The distance is approximately 1351 miles (2179 km) from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA.

      The average frequency per day from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA is:

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Kansas City, KS to 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 $95 (€82).
          • Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Spirit Airlines Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA tickets on Omio for $45 (€39).
          • 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 $176 (€153) on Omio.

          Yes, there are direct services available from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:

          • Direct services by bus with.
          • Take a direct flight with.
          • Direct services by train with.

          Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Los Angeles, CA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Kansas City, KS and Los Angeles, CA.

          Your trip from Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA doesn't have to end in Los Angeles, CA. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana or Santa Barbara, CA. If you’d like to add San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana or Santa Barbara, CA to your Kansas City, KS to Los Angeles, CA tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Los Angeles, CA today!

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