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Kansas City to San Francisco

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Kansas City to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 6m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$402.17–$869.57
Plane from Kansas City to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17
Plane from Kansas City to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$1,086.96

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Kansas City to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 46m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$315.22
Plane from Kansas City to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$369.57
Plane from Kansas City to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$597.83

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Kansas City to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$543.48
Plane from Kansas City to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17
Plane from Kansas City to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$315.22–$1,032.61

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Kansas City to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$402.17

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Kansas City to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$521.74
Plane from Kansas City to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$413.04
Plane from Kansas City to Norman
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$478.26
Plane from Kansas City to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$815.22

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.70–$11.96
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Denver to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
33h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$70.65
Train from Kansas City to Los
Ave. Duration:
35h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$141.30–$478.26
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$152.17

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$260.87
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$413.04
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$130.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to San Francisco is to fly which costs $152.17 - $456.52 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to San Francisco is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $173.91 - $532.61 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to San Francisco station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at San Francisco Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 20m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Kansas City to San Francisco?

The distance between Kansas City and San Francisco is 2453 km. The road distance is 2904.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kansas City to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 40h 20m and costs $119.57 - $815.22 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Kansas City to San Francisco, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Kansas City to San Francisco is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $173.91 - $532.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $815.22 and takes 40h 20m, you could also train and Caltrain, which costs $195.65 - $652.17 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Kansas City to San Francisco bus arrive?

Kansas City to San Francisco bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

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

San Francisco is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 02:43 in Kansas City and 00:43 in San Francisco.

Where does the Kansas City to San Francisco train arrive?

Kansas City to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to San Francisco is 2905 km. It takes approximately 27h 25m to drive from Kansas City to San Francisco.

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

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

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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