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

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Kansas City start from $147. The average price for this route is around $320. 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City?

The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Kansas City is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1676 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Kansas City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Kansas City at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Kansas City generates an estimated 42 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 Philadelphia 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 87435 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City from $195 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Kansas City on December 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:15pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	1d 23h	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 4h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 9h	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 8h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Kansas City on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 3h	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 4h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 9h	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 8h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Kansas City on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 9h	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 3h	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 8h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 4h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Kansas City on December 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 3h	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 4h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 9h	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 8h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Kansas City on January 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 3h	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 9h	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 4h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 8h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Kansas City on January 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 9h	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 3h	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 8h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 4h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Kansas City on January 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 9h	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 3h	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 8h	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 8h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 4h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:28 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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, 11 hours, and with fares starting at just $147, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

1676 kmDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$147 - $663	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$642 - $793	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 151kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Kansas City?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Kansas City

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,456 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,775 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Kansas City start from $147. The average price for this route is around $320. 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Kansas City is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1676 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Kansas City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Kansas City?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Kansas City at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Kansas City?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Kansas City generates an estimated 42 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 Philadelphia 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 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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

12-26

$418

12-27

$694

Today

$423

12-29

$252

12-30

$267

12-31

$259

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Dec 29, 2025 with a price of $252

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

You can expect to pay from $252 to $694 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $252 which is on 2025-12-29.