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

The cheapest bus tickets from Kansas City to Houston start from $82. The average price for this route is around $126. 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 Kansas City to Houston?

The average bus trip duration from Kansas City to Houston is 19h 40m, covering a distance of 647 miles (1043 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 15m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Kansas City to Houston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kansas City to Houston?

The earliest bus departs from Kansas City to Houston at 6:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.

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

A bus trip from Kansas City to Houston generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Kansas City to Houston from $76 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kansas City to Houston on January 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 10m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Kansas City to Houston on January 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 10m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:15am	Kansas City Bus Station	17h 15m	11:30pm	Houston Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for Kansas City to Houston on January 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	17h 35m	4:20pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	16h 45m	3:30pm	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
	Bus	6:15am	Kansas City Bus Station	17h 15m	11:30pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	12:05pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 5h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Houston on January 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:15am	Kansas City Bus Station	17h 15m	11:30pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	16h 45m	3:30pm	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 4h	12:40pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 10m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 5h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Houston on January 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 10m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	16h 45m	3:30pm	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
	Bus	6:15am	Kansas City Bus Station	17h 15m	11:30pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 4h	12:40pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 5h	1:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Houston on February 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	17h 35m	4:20pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	16h 45m	3:30pm	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Fastest
	Bus	6:15am	Kansas City Bus Station	17h 15m	11:30pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 4h	12:40pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 7h	3:50pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 19 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

19h 40mAverage Duration

647 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$82 - $432	Average Duration19h 40m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$201 - $1,232	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
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

3.5/587,517 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

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.

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.

February 27, 2020

No wifi service in any bus

Chandrika D.

July 5, 2017

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Kansas City, MO to Houston, US 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 Kansas City to Houston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kansas City to Houston start from $82. The average price for this route is around $126. 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 Kansas City to Houston?
The average bus trip duration from Kansas City to Houston is 19h 40m, covering a distance of 647 miles (1043 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 15m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Kansas City to Houston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kansas City to Houston?
The earliest bus departs from Kansas City to Houston at 6:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kansas City to Houston?
A bus trip from Kansas City to Houston generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/24

$146

01/25

$105

Today

$185

01/27

$232

01/28

$141

01/29

$95

01/30

$95

01/31

$128

The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Houston, US was searched and found on Jan 29, 2026 with a price of $95

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 $95 to $233 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 $95 which is on 2026-01-29.