What is the travel distance from Kansas City to New Orleans?

The distance between the two cities is 681 miles (1099 km).

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

Buses going from Kansas City to New Orleans begin their journey at Greyhound Station and reach their destination at Union Passenger Terminal.

What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Once in New Orleans, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The National WWII Museum, New Orleans Museum Of Art (NOMA), Garden District, City Park and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve.

Bus Kansas City to New Orleans from $120 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kansas City to New Orleans on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	23h	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	21h 5m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:15am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 9h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to New Orleans on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:15am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 9h	3:55pm	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	21h 5m	5:45am	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	23h	5:50pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

681 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$122 - $258	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$250 - $515	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 100kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Kansas City and New Orleans?

Stops in Kansas City

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

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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 New Orleans by bus

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

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11/21

$242

11/22

$222

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$222

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$157

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The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 27, 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 New Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $157 to $275 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2025-11-27.