How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to Kansas City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to Kansas City start from $129. The average price for this route is around $183. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Detroit to Kansas City?

The average bus travel time from Detroit to Kansas City is 22h 40m, covering a distance of 1034 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 15m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Detroit to Kansas City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Detroit to Kansas City?

The earliest bus departs from Detroit to Kansas City at 8:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to Kansas City?

A bus trip from Detroit to Kansas City generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Detroit to Kansas City?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Detroit to Kansas City?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Detroit to Kansas City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Detroit to Kansas City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Detroit to Kansas City from $121 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Detroit to Kansas City on January 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 45m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Detroit to Kansas City on January 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:15pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 55m	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 15m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 45m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Kansas City on January 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	22h 40m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 15m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 35m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Kansas City on January 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 15m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	22h 40m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:15pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 55m	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 45m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Kansas City on February 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 45m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 15m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	22h 40m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:15pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 55m	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Kansas City on February 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	22h 40m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:15pm	Detroit Bus Station	23h 55m	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15pm	Detroit Bus Station	22h 45m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 9:06 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Kansas City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 22 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

22h 40mAverage Duration

1034 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$129 - $323	Average Duration22h 40m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$329 - $362	Average Duration16h 22m	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Kansas City?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Stops in Kansas City

A
Greyhound Station
1101 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64106

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,518 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/512,160 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit, MI 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.

How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to Kansas City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to Kansas City start from $129. The average price for this route is around $183. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Detroit to Kansas City?
The average bus travel time from Detroit to Kansas City is 22h 40m, covering a distance of 1034 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Detroit to Kansas City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Detroit to Kansas City?
The earliest bus departs from Detroit to Kansas City at 8:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to Kansas City?
A bus trip from Detroit to Kansas City generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Detroit to Kansas City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Detroit to Kansas City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Detroit to Kansas City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Detroit to Kansas City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-26

$151

01-27

$217

Today

$208

01-29

$165

01-30

No data

01-31

$238

02-01

$176

02-02

$155

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Jan 26, 2026 with a price of $151

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

You can expect to pay from $151 to $240 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $155 which is on 2026-02-02.