What is the travel distance from Cincinnati to Kansas City?

The distance between the two cities is 542 miles (874 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cincinnati to Kansas City?

The majority of buses traveling from Cincinnati to Kansas City start their journey at Greyhound Station and wind up at Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Kansas City?

Once in Kansas City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Money Museum, Boulevard Brewing Company, Hallmark Kaleidoscope, Kansas City Power & Light District and Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Bus Cincinnati to Kansas City from $66 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Kansas City on November 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	14h	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cincinnati to Kansas City on November 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	21h 5m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
5:00pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	14h	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	20h 35m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:34 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Kansas City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 20 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

20h 35mAverage Duration

541 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$74 - $241	Average Duration20h 35m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$271 - $301	Average Duration21h 7m	CO₂ emissions 79kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,363 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,263 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Kansas City?

Stops in Cincinnati

A - Greyhound Station

B - Northland Blvd

Stops in Kansas City

A - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cincinnati to Kansas City, MO by bus

What is the travel distance from Cincinnati to Kansas City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cincinnati to Kansas City?
What are the best sights and things to do in Kansas City?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/08

$87

11/09

No data

Today

$132

11/11

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11/12

$94

11/13

$85

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The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $85

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

You can expect to pay from $85 to $218 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-11-13.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time20h 35m	Avg Price$93	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time21h 7m	Avg Price$299	Daily Departures1

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