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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Kansas City

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$1,148.12

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$420.98
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$574.06
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.92–$625.09

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$1,084.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$548.54
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$765.41
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$829.20

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
35h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.84–$561.30
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.76–$82.92
Train from Richmond to Denver
Ave. Duration:
32h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76
Bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.48–$306.16

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Kansas City is to fly which costs $152.17 - $456.52 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $152.17 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 30m.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Kansas City via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Kansas City?

The distance between San Francisco and Kansas City is 2466 km. The road distance is 2903.8 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Kansas City without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 40h 30m and costs $119.57 - $815.22 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from San Francisco to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Kansas City bus from?

San Francisco to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Kansas City train from?

San Francisco to Kansas City train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Kansas City?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $152.17 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $815.22 and takes 40h 30m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $184.78 - $652.17 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the San Francisco to Kansas City bus arrive?

San Francisco to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Kansas City?

Kansas City is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 20:18 in San Francisco and 22:18 in Kansas City.

Where does the San Francisco to Kansas City train arrive?

San Francisco to Kansas City train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Kansas City is 2904 km. It takes approximately 27h 23m to drive from San Francisco to Kansas City.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Kansas City?

Book your San Francisco to Kansas City bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 331+ hotels available in Kansas City. Prices start at $42.24 per night.
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