Bus from New York City to Kansas City, MO: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Kansas City on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
Kansas City Bus StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City 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 1 day, 8 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day
1d 8hAverage Duration
1760 kmDistance
44kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$155 - $857Average Duration1d 8h
44kg CO₂e
Average Price$287 - $1,886Average Duration1d 11h
160kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City 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 New York City to Kansas City?

    The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Kansas City start from $155. The average price for this route is around $257. 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 New York City to Kansas City?

    The average bus travel time from New York City to Kansas City is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1760 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 23 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Kansas City at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

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

    A bus trip from New York City to Kansas City generates an estimated 44 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from New York City 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 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Kansas City?

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

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City 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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City 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
11-26
$277
11-27
$387
Today
$413
11-29
$456
11-30
$447
12-01
$336
12-02
$244
12-03
$190
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $190

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

You can expect to pay from $190 to $681 for a bus ticket from New York City to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $190 which is on 2025-12-03.

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