How far is Springfield from Kansas City?

About 148 miles (239 km) separate Springfield and Kansas City.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Springfield to Kansas City leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival 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 Powell Gardens, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Boulevard Brewing Company and Children's Mercy Park.

Bus Springfield to Kansas City from $83 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Springfield to Kansas City on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:50pm	255 North Grant Avenue	2h 55m	5:45pm	Kansas City	No tags
Bus	3:40pm	255 North Grant Avenue	3h 25m	7:05pm	Kansas City	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	255 North Grant Avenue	2h 55m	5:45pm	Kansas City	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	255 North Grant Avenue	2h 55m	5:45pm	Kansas City	No tags
Bus	3:40pm	255 North Grant Avenue	3h 25m	7:05pm	Kansas City	No tags

Get from Springfield to Kansas City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 35mAverage Duration

148 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Springfield and Kansas City?

Stops in Springfield

A
Greyhound Station
2425 E Kearney St, Springfield, MO 65803
B
I-44 & Kansas Expy
2825 N Kansas Expy, Springfield, MO 65806, USA

Stops in Kansas City

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

Compare bus companies

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

Founded in 1919, Jefferson Lines provides bus services across the Midwest in the US. Their buses have WiFi, USB plugs, bathrooms, reclining seats, reading lights and GPS tracking. Tickets are non-refundable, but you can change the date by paying a fee. Known for their affordable prices and convenient schedules, if you're looking to travel in the Midwest, Jefferson Lines is the way to go.

Jefferson Lines Springfield Kansas City recent customer reviews

Despite being late, do to the weather, I was very impressed that the bus was still there

Kenneth H.

February 11, 2022

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

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The cheapest trip from Springfield, MO to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $83

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

You can expect to pay from $83 to $83 for a bus ticket from Springfield, MO to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-11-29.