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

Next bus departures

Next departures from Kansas City to Philadelphia on 7 January
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
Schuylkill & WalnutNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Kansas City Bus Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 1 882, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
1d 12hAverage duration
1666 kmDistance
42kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 882 - R 9 162Average duration1d 12h
42kg CO₂e
Average priceR 2 972 - R 25 735Average duration1d 9h
151kg CO₂e

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 1 882. The average price for this route is around R 3 710. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

    The average bus journey time from Kansas City to Philadelphia is 1d 12h, covering a distance of 1666 km. The fastest bus gets 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 11 buses available per day.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Kansas City to Philadelphia at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:50.

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

    A bus trip from Kansas City to Philadelphia produces an estimated 42 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04/01
R 2 483
05/01
R 3 456
Today
R 3 590
07/01
R 3 355
08/01
R 2 718
09/01
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10/01
No data
11/01
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 04 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 483

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 R 2 483 to R 4 261 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 R 2 718, which is on 2026-01-08.

What's the cheapest way to go from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA?

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