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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Houston Bus Station | Kansas City Bus Station | Cheapest | |||||
 | Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood) | 4753 Parallel Pkwy | Fastest | |||||
 | Amtrak Station | Union Station | No tags | |||||
| Houston Bus Station | Kansas City Bus Station | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Downtown Gray & Smith | Kansas City Bus Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Kansas City
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 20 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and Kansas City?
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA - F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Stops in Kansas City
- A
Greyhound Station
1101 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64106
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US 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 Houston to Kansas City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Kansas City start from $124. The average price for this route is around $242. 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 Houston to Kansas City?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Kansas City is 20h 40m, covering a distance of 1043 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 9m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Kansas City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, Tornado Bus, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Kansas City?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Kansas City at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Kansas City?
A bus trip from Houston 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 Houston to Kansas City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Kansas City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston 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 Houston to Kansas City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Jan 31, 2026 with a price of $137To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Kansas City, MO, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $137 to $1,302 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $137 which is on 2026-01-31.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to Kansas City, MO?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
