Bus from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kansas City to Philadelphia on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Kansas City Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Kansas City Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Kansas City Bus Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Kansas City Bus Station
Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Kansas City Bus Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:46 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $173, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
1d 12hAverage Duration
1663 kmDistance
42kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$173 - $710Average Duration1d 12h
42kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$254 - $2,182Average Duration1d 9h
151kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA 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 Kansas City to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Kansas City to Philadelphia start from $173. The average price for this route is around $253. 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 Kansas City to Philadelphia?

    The average bus travel time from Kansas City to Philadelphia is 1d 12h, covering a distance of 1663 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Kansas City to Philadelphia at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:50pm.

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

    A bus trip from Kansas City to Philadelphia generates an estimated 42 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
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11-30
$397
Today
$344
12-02
$225
12-03
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12-04
$171
12-05
$182
12-06
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $171

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $171 to $625 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $171 which is on 2025-12-04.

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