How to travel from Kansas City to San Jose, United States of America

The distance between Kansas City and San Jose is around 1,543 miles (2,484km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 5h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kansas City to San Jose by plane, subway, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Oakland (OAK) then take the train to Berryessa / North San Jose.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $305
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Bus

Take the bus to Barstow and then to San Jose Downtown.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $225
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Los Angeles then take the bus to San Jose.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $200
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Drive

Drive to San Jose.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance1,834 miles (2,952km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kansas City and San Jose

There are several options for getting from Kansas City to San Jose by plane, subway, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $200 and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $305.

The distance between Kansas City and San Jose is around 1,543 miles (2,484km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,482 miles (2,385km)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Kansas City and San Jose by plane and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kansas City to San Jose is to fly and then take the underground which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx $305.

The cheapest way to travel between Kansas City and San Jose, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $200 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kansas City and San Jose. We recommend that you fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Oakland (OAK) then take the train to Berryessa / North San Jose. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kansas City and San Jose. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kansas City to San Jose. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Barstow. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Kansas City and San Jose. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 15h 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 San Jose. We recommend that you fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Oakland (OAK) then take the train to Berryessa / North San Jose. instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to San Jose is San Jose International Airport (SJC) (SJC) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from San Jose. Oakland International Airport (OAK) (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (SFO) 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 San Jose. The distance is around 1,834 miles (2,952km) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kansas City to San Jose is to fly and then take the underground which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around $305.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kansas City and San Jose

Transport options from Kansas City to San Jose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
$305
hourly2,484km (1,543 miles)
Fly to San Francisco (SFO), Train6hrs
$470
hourly2,500km (1,554 miles)
Bus
1 day 15h
$225
6 times a week3,071km (1,908 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 20h
$200
once daily3,540km (2,200 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
$180
on demand2,952km (1,834 miles)

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Airports near San Jose

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

SJC
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
International Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from San Jose
OAK
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
International Airport
Distance
31 miles (50km) from San Jose
SFO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
International Airport
Distance
33 miles (54km) from San Jose