What's the distance between Kansas City and Austin by coach?

The journey from Kansas City to Austin by coach covers an approximate distance of 636 miles (1025 km).

What is the best way to go from Kansas City to Austin without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Kansas City to Austin from £70 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Kansas City to Austin on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	17h 5m	15:50	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	08:40	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 2h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	22h 45m	21:30	Downtown Austin	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:40	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 8h	17:35	Austin South Congress	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	23h 5m	21:50	Austin South Congress	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Austin on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	23h 5m	21:50	Austin South Congress	Cheapest
Expreso + Tornado Bus	Bus	20:00	4753 Parallel Pkwy	14h 30m	10:30	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
	Bus	06:15	Kansas City Bus Station	17h 20m	23:35	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	08:40	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 2h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	17h 5m	15:50	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Austin on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	23h 5m	21:50	Austin South Congress	Cheapest
Expreso + Tornado Bus	Bus	20:00	4753 Parallel Pkwy	14h 30m	10:30	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
	Bus	06:15	Kansas City Bus Station	17h 20m	23:35	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	08:40	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 2h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	17h 5m	15:50	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Austin on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:15	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 2h	08:30	Austin South Congress	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	17h 5m	15:50	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
	Bus	06:15	Kansas City Bus Station	17h 20m	23:35	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	08:40	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 2h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:15	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 2h	08:55	Downtown Austin	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:53 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Kansas City to Austin

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 17 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

17h 20mAverage duration

639 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£75 - £241	Average duration17h 20m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£116 - £676	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Kansas City and Austin?

Stops in Kansas City

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

Stops in Austin

A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA
B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.8

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX, US

What's the distance between Kansas City and Austin by coach?
The journey from Kansas City to Austin by coach covers an approximate distance of 636 miles (1025 km).
What is the best way to go from Kansas City to Austin without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

23/11

£137

24/11

£164

Today

£191

26/11

£160

27/11

£99

28/11

£108

29/11

£123

30/11

£145

The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £99

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 Austin, TX, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £99 to £208 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £99, which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.