15 days in Kansas City & San Diego Itinerary

The largest municipality in Missouri, Kansas City has an impressive array of world-class museums, shopping areas, and great places to eat, all of which attract tourism to the area.

Step out of Kansas City to go to Topeka and see Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, which is approximately 1h 5 min away. There's much more to do: brush up on your military savvy at National WWI Museum and Memorial, browse the collection at Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum, get to know the resident critters at Kansas City Zoo, and sample the fine beverages at Tom's Town Distilling Co..

To find more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Kansas City tour itinerary planner.

Washington DC to Kansas City is an approximately 6-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. In April, daytime highs in Kansas City are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to fly to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

Take a break from the city and head to Cabrillo National Monument and Lions, Tigers & Bears. Get out of town with these interesting San Diego side-trips: Anaheim (Disneyland Park, Flightdeck Simulation Center, &more), Borrego Springs (Anza-Borrego Desert State Park & Slot Canyon) and Oceanside Pier (in Oceanside). There's still lots to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, take in the dramatic natural features at Cabrillo Tide Pools, see the interesting displays at Maritime Museum of San Diego, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at SeaWorld San Diego.

To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our San Diego trip planner.

Fly from Kansas City to San Diego in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Kansas City to San Diego due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Kansas City in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in San Diego, with lows of 58°F. You'll have a few hours on the 15th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.