How far is Kansas City from Los Angeles?

About 1353 miles (2182 km) separate Kansas City and Los Angeles.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Kansas City to Los Angeles leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at UCLA. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Norton Simon Museum, Sunset Strip, Venice Beach, Griffith Park and Battleship USS Iowa BB-61.

Bus Kansas City to Los Angeles from $113 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kansas City to Los Angeles on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:20pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 11h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 20h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Los Angeles on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:20pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 11h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 20h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:20pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Los Angeles on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:20pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 11h	8:15am	Los Angeles Union Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 20h	4:50pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	3:00pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:20pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $150, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

1351 milesDistance

198kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$131 - $412	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$150 - $1,195	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 198kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Kansas City and Los Angeles?

Stops in Kansas City

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

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, US by bus

How far is Kansas City from Los Angeles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Kansas City to Los Angeles?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$207

11/25

$261

Today

$197

11/27

$271

11/28

$188

11/29

$189

11/30

$157

12/01

$172

The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $157

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 Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $157 to $372 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2025-11-30.