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

The cheapest bus tickets from Kansas City to Houston start from $126. The average price for this route is around $204. 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 Kansas City to Houston?

The average bus travel time from Kansas City to Houston is 19h 15m, covering a distance of 1045 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Kansas City to Houston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Kansas City to Houston at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.

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

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

Bus Kansas City to Houston from $136 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kansas City to Houston on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	17h 35m	4:20pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	16h 45m	3:30pm	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 15m	6:00pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	18h 5m	4:50pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Houston on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 15m	6:00pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:15am	Kansas City Bus Station	17h	11:15pm	Houston Bus Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:12 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 19 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

19h 15mAverage Duration

1045 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$126 - $521	Average Duration19h 15m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$294 - $638	Average Duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Kansas City and Houston?

Stops in Kansas City

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

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
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C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,411 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87411 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $127

Greyhound Kansas City Houston recent customer reviews

Groom your buses some very unpleasant stench. Your cubicle stop at Houston is filthy dirty and smelly

Susan W.

February 27, 2020

No wifi service in any bus

Chandrika D.

July 5, 2017

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kansas City, MO to Houston, US 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 Kansas City to Houston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kansas City to Houston start from $126. The average price for this route is around $204. 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 Kansas City to Houston?
The average bus travel time from Kansas City to Houston is 19h 15m, covering a distance of 1045 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Kansas City to Houston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Kansas City to Houston?
The earliest bus departs from Kansas City to Houston at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kansas City to Houston?
A bus trip from Kansas City to Houston generates an estimated 26 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

11-29

$178

11-30

$278

Today

$290

12-02

$184

12-03

No data

12-04

$151

12-05

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The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Houston, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 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 Kansas City, MO to Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $151 to $323 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $151 which is on 2025-12-04.