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How to get fromIndependence to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Independence to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCI - SAN
    7h 28m
    $202–435

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MCI - SFO
    8h 11m
    $141–404

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    34h 51m
    $280–445

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    37h 10m
    $955–1,608

  5. Drive  1,572.8 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Los Angelescar car 1,572.8 mi
    26h 34m
    $260–376

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    7h 49m
    $177–613

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MCI - SMF
    7h 39m
    $162–754

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MCI - LGB
    9h 56m
    $142–702

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MCI - FAT
    10h 3m
    $141–651

Independence to California by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,371.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 34h 51m.

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