How to travel from Kansas City to Sacramento, United States of America

The distance between Kansas City and Sacramento is around 1,719 miles (2,766km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 1h.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kansas City to Sacramento by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Barstow then Bakersfield and then to Sacramento.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $270
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Train

Take the train to Los Angeles and then to Sacramento.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $280
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Drive

Drive to Sacramento.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance1,719 miles (2,766km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kansas City and Sacramento

There are several options for getting from Kansas City to Sacramento by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $270 and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 1h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $170.

The distance between Kansas City and Sacramento is around 1,719 miles (2,766km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,444 miles (2,323km)

It takes around 1 day 16h to get from Kansas City and Sacramento by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kansas City to Sacramento is to drive which takes around 1 day 1h and will set you back approx $170.

The cheapest way to travel between Kansas City and Sacramento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $270 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kansas City and Sacramento. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kansas City to Sacramento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Los Angeles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.

Amtrak run train services between Kansas City and Sacramento. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 1h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kansas City and Sacramento. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kansas City to Sacramento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Barstow, Bakersfield and Bakersfield. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Greyhound USA, Flixbus USA and ACN Autobuses run regular bus services between Kansas City and Sacramento. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kansas City to Sacramento. We recommend that you take the bus to Barstow then Bakersfield and then to Sacramento. instead which will take 1 day 16h.

The closest major airport to Sacramento is Sacramento International Airport (SMF) (SMF) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Sacramento. Stockton Airport (SCK) (SCK) and Buchanan Field (CCR) (CCR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kansas City and Sacramento. The distance is around 1,719 miles (2,766km) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kansas City to Sacramento is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 16h and will usually cost around $270.

How do I get from Kansas City to Sacramento

Compare travel optionsbetween Kansas City and Sacramento

Transport options from Kansas City to Sacramento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 16h
$270
6 times a week3,106km (1,930 miles)
Train
2 days 1h
$280
once daily3,774km (2,345 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
$170
on demand2,766km (1,719 miles)

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Airports near Sacramento

The following major airports near Sacramento offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SMF
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (15km) from Sacramento
SCK
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49 miles (80km) from Sacramento
CCR
Buchanan Field (CCR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51 miles (82km) from Sacramento