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How to get fromSan Jose to Kansas Cityby plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to Kansas City by plane, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SJC - MCI
    7h 44m
    $142–702

  2. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to West Oaklandsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 1m
    $313–500

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    46h 52m
    $1,184–1,959

  4. Drive  1,829.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Kansas Citycar car 1,829.5 mi
    28h 7m
    $334–483

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SFO - MCI
    7h 14m
    $166–400

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane OAK - MCI
    8h 25m
    $159–712

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SMF - MCI
    9h 56m
    $216–767

  8. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MRY - MCI
    10h 56m
    $203–810

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    42h 5m
    $310–407

San Jose to Kansas City by subway and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,500.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Kansas City via Los Angeles in around 46h 52m.

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