How much does a bus ticket from Kansas City to Houston cost?

The bus ticket price from Kansas City to Houston starts at R 1 547. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Kansas City to Houston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Kansas City to Houston?

The average travel time between Kansas City and Houston is around 20h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 16h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1042 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Kansas City and Houston?

The number of buses from Kansas City to Houston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Kansas City to Houston by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Kansas City to Houston?

When taking the bus from Kansas City to Houston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound.

Bus Kansas City to Houston from R 1 606 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Kansas City to Houston on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 15m	18:00	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	16h 45m	15:30	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	17h 35m	16:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	18h 5m	16:50	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Houston on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 15m	18:00	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	16h 45m	15:30	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
	Bus	06:15	Kansas City Bus Station	17h	23:15	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:40	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	12:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	08:40	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 5h	13:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Houston on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 15m	18:00	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	16h 45m	15:30	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
	Bus	06:15	Kansas City Bus Station	17h	23:15	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:40	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	12:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	08:40	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 5h	13:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Houston on 23 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	17h 35m	16:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	16h 45m	15:30	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
	Bus	06:15	Kansas City Bus Station	17h	23:15	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:40	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	12:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 15m	18:00	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Houston on 24 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	17h 35m	16:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	16h 45m	15:30	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
	Bus	06:15	Kansas City Bus Station	17h	23:15	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:40	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	12:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	08:40	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 7h	15:50	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Houston 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	17h 35m	16:20	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:45	Kansas City Bus Station	16h 45m	15:30	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
	Bus	06:15	Kansas City Bus Station	17h	23:15	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:40	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	12:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	08:40	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 5h	13:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:51 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 20 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 547, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

20h 15mAverage duration

1045 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 547 - R 5 094	Average duration20h 15m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 620 - R 7 858	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

3.5/587 386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87386 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 565

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.

27 February 2020

No wifi service in any bus

Chandrika D.

5 July 2017

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

How much does a bus ticket from Kansas City to Houston cost?
The bus ticket price from Kansas City to Houston starts at R 1 547. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Kansas City to Houston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Kansas City to Houston?
The average travel time between Kansas City and Houston is around 20h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 16h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1042 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Kansas City and Houston?
The number of buses from Kansas City to Houston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Kansas City to Houston by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Kansas City to Houston?
When taking the bus from Kansas City to Houston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

R 2 488

19/11

R 2 488

Today

R 2 559

21/11

R 2 983

22/11

R 2 277

23/11

R 2 488

24/11

R 2 559

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The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Houston, US was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 277

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 R 2 277 to R 3 494 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 R 2 277, which is on 2025-11-22.