What is the distance between New York City and Kansas City?

The distance between the two cities is 1093 miles (1762 km).

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

If you're headed to Kansas City from New York City, chances are that your bus will depart from New York Port Authority and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your 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 Arrowhead Stadium, The Money Museum, Kansas City Power & Light District, Hallmark Kaleidoscope and Steamboat Arabia Museum.

Bus New York City to Kansas City from $125 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Kansas City on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	1d 5h	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 6h	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 6h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City 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 1 day, 8 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

1092 milesDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$109 - $599	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$200 - $1,317	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 160kg CO₂e

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

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Stops in Kansas City

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

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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.

Greyhound New York City Kansas City recent customer reviews

Greyhound was an absolute disaster. I’ll never ride aboard their buses again.

Adam C.

May 21, 2018

The bus i was on had no electricity slot to charge my phone

Gabriel F.

May 29, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,450 reviews

Staff4.2

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

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

What is the distance between New York City and Kansas City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City 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

11/24

$277

11/25

$270

Today

$193

11/27

$140

11/28

$175

11/29

$303

11/30

$307

12/01

$207

The cheapest trip from New York City to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $140

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

You can expect to pay from $140 to $414 for a bus ticket from New York City to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $140 which is on 2025-11-27.