Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Kansas City, MO

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Next departures for San Diego to Kansas City on November 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
    UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
    FlixBus + Greyhound
      UCSD Health La Jolla Station
      Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
      Greyhound + FlixBus
        San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
        Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
        Greyhound + FlixBus
          UCSD Health La Jolla Station
          Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
          Greyhound
            Greyhound Bus Stop
            Kansas City Bus StationNo tags

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            We recommend taking the train

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just $182, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            2train per day
            1d 14hAverage Duration
            1332 milesDistance
            195kgCO₂ emissions
            Average Price$103 - $406Average Duration1d 17h
            54kg CO₂e
            Average Price$182 - $340Average Duration1d 14h
            195kg CO₂e

            Bus San Diego, CA, US to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview

            Average ticket price$147
            Average bus trip duration1d 17h
            Number of daily buses5
            Earliest bus departure6:45am
            Distance1333 miles (2149 km)
            Latest bus departure7:35pm

            San Diego to Kansas City Bus

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

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            11/01
            $279
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            $258
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            11/06
            $151
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            To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Kansas City, MO, as early as possible.

            You can expect to pay from $151 to $279 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $151 which is on 2025-11-06.

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            Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Diego to Kansas City, get comfy and count the stars.

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            Did you know?

            The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

            Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

            The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

            What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Kansas City, MO?

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