Bus from Columbia, MO to Kansas City, MO: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbia to Kansas City on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop
Kansas City Bus StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Columbia Wabash Station
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Columbia Wabash Station
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:24 PM CST.

Get from Columbia to Kansas City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
2h 45mAverage Duration
195 kmDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Columbia, MO to Kansas City, MO by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Columbia to Kansas City?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Columbia to Kansas City start from $40. The average price for this route is around $52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Columbia to Kansas City?

    The average bus travel time from Columbia to Kansas City is 2h 45m, covering a distance of 195 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Columbia to Kansas City route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Columbia to Kansas City?

    The earliest bus departs from Columbia to Kansas City at 10:50am. And the latest bus departs at 7:10pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Columbia to Kansas City?

    A bus trip from Columbia to Kansas City generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-25
$46
11-26
$49
Today
$46
11-28
$46
11-29
$42
11-30
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12-01
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Columbia, MO to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $42

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Columbia, MO to Kansas City, MO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $42 to $170 for a bus ticket from Columbia, MO to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-29.

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