How much does a bus ticket from Houston to Kansas City cost?

The bus ticket price from Houston to Kansas City starts at R 1 151. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Houston to Kansas City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Houston to Kansas City?

The average travel time between Houston and Kansas City is around 19h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 14h 34m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1042 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Houston and Kansas City?

The number of buses from Houston to Kansas City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Houston to Kansas City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Houston to Kansas City?

When taking the bus from Houston to Kansas City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, Tornado Bus.

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

Buses travelling between Houston and Kansas City leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway or Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Greyhound Station.

Bus Houston to Kansas City from R 1 699 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Houston to Kansas City on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:00	Houston Bus Station	23h 35m	18:35	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	13:30	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	14h 55m	04:25	4753 Parallel Pkwy	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	1d	13:50	Union Station	No tags
	02:00	Houston Bus Station	16h 35m	18:35	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:15	Downtown Gray & Smith	18h 35m	07:50	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	13:30	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	16h 9m	05:39	4753 Parallel Pkwy	No tags
	13:05	Amtrak Station	1d	13:50	Union Station	No tags
	13:45	Houston Bus Station	18h 5m	07:50	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Kansas City on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:00	Houston Bus Station	23h 35m	18:35	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	13:30	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	14h 55m	04:25	4753 Parallel Pkwy	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	1d	13:50	Union Station	No tags
	02:00	Houston Bus Station	16h 35m	18:35	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:15	Downtown Gray & Smith	18h 35m	07:50	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	08:30	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	19h 55m	04:25	4753 Parallel Pkwy	No tags
	13:05	Amtrak Station	1d	13:50	Union Station	No tags
	13:45	Houston Bus Station	18h 5m	07:50	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Kansas City on 16 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:45	Houston Bus Station	18h 5m	07:50	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	13:30	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	14h 55m	04:25	4753 Parallel Pkwy	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	1d	13:50	Union Station	No tags
	02:00	Houston Bus Station	16h 35m	18:35	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:15	Downtown Gray & Smith	18h 35m	07:50	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	13:30	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	16h 9m	05:39	4753 Parallel Pkwy	No tags
	13:05	Amtrak Station	1d	13:50	Union Station	No tags
	19:00	Houston Bus Station	23h 35m	18:35	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Kansas City on 18 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:45	Houston Bus Station	18h 5m	07:50	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	13:30	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	14h 34m	04:04	4753 Parallel Pkwy	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	1d	13:50	Union Station	No tags
	02:00	Houston Bus Station	16h 35m	18:35	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:15	Downtown Gray & Smith	18h 35m	07:50	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	13:30	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	16h 9m	05:39	4753 Parallel Pkwy	No tags
	13:05	Amtrak Station	1d	13:50	Union Station	No tags
	19:00	Houston Bus Station	23h 35m	18:35	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Houston to Kansas City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 19 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 151, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

19h 55mAverage duration

1043 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 151 - R 4 663	Average duration19h 55m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 521 - R 5 552	Average duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55 582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.7

FlixBus

3.5/511 293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.3

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Where are the popular stops in Houston and Kansas City?

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

Stops in Kansas City

A - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Kansas City, MO by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Houston to Kansas City cost?
The bus ticket price from Houston to Kansas City starts at R 1 151. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Houston to Kansas City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Houston to Kansas City?
The average travel time between Houston and Kansas City is around 19h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 14h 34m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1042 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Houston and Kansas City?
The number of buses from Houston to Kansas City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Houston to Kansas City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Houston to Kansas City?
When taking the bus from Houston to Kansas City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, Tornado Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston to Kansas City?
Buses travelling between Houston and Kansas City leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway or Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Greyhound Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

R 2 470

11/11

R 2 786

Today

R 2 961

13/11

R 2 260

14/11

R 2 593

15/11

R 2 470

16/11

R 2 243

17/11

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The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on 16 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 243

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 243 to R 16 259 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 243, which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.