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

The bus ticket price from Kansas City to Columbia starts at R 478. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Kansas City to Columbia 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 Kansas City to Columbia?

The average travel time between Kansas City and Columbia is around 2h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 195 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Kansas City to Columbia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Kansas City to Columbia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Kansas City to Columbia?

When taking the bus from Kansas City to Columbia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound.

Bus Kansas City to Columbia from R 396 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Kansas City to Columbia on 11 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	15:50	Kansas City Bus Station	4h 30m	20:20	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	15:50	Kansas City Bus Station	4h 5m	19:55	Columbia Wabash Station	Fastest

Next departures from Kansas City to Columbia on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	2h 45m	08:45	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	08:40	Kansas City Bus Station	1h 50m	10:30	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	15:50	Kansas City Bus Station	4h 30m	20:20	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	2h 20m	08:20	Columbia Wabash Station	No tags
Bus	15:50	Kansas City Bus Station	4h 5m	19:55	Columbia Wabash Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Columbia on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	2h 45m	08:45	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	08:40	Kansas City Bus Station	1h 50m	10:30	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	15:50	Kansas City Bus Station	4h 30m	20:20	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	2h 20m	08:20	Columbia Wabash Station	No tags
Bus	15:50	Kansas City Bus Station	4h 5m	19:55	Columbia Wabash Station	No tags

Next departures from Kansas City to Columbia on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	2h 45m	08:45	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	08:40	Kansas City Bus Station	1h 50m	10:30	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	Fastest
Bus	15:50	Kansas City Bus Station	4h 30m	20:20	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	2h 20m	08:20	Columbia Wabash Station	No tags
Bus	15:50	Kansas City Bus Station	4h 5m	19:55	Columbia Wabash Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:57 PM CST.

Get from Kansas City to Columbia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 478, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2h 45mAverage duration

185 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 367 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87367 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 478

Greyhound Kansas City Columbia recent customer reviews

I realize weather affects travel, but zigzagging up and down to avoid possible weather was time consuming. And our driver spent the entire trip drumming on his dashboard. Very annoying. At one point the emergency hatch blew open and he didn’t care at all about closing it. Another passenger had to.

Jon P.

1 April 2023

The bus driver from KC to Columbia was very rude and not informative. The air was not working on the bus.

Mend G.

22 August 2017

It was an okay ride, though no social distancing

Alexis M.

7 September 2020

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Where are the popular stops in Kansas City and Columbia?

Stops in Kansas City

A - Greyhound Station

Stops in Columbia

A - Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop

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

How much does a bus ticket from Kansas City to Columbia cost?
The bus ticket price from Kansas City to Columbia starts at R 478. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Kansas City to Columbia 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 Kansas City to Columbia?
The average travel time between Kansas City and Columbia is around 2h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 195 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Kansas City and Columbia?
The number of buses from Kansas City to Columbia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Kansas City to Columbia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Kansas City to Columbia?
When taking the bus from Kansas City to Columbia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/11

R 440

10/11

R 563

Today

R 563

12/11

R 449

13/11

No data

14/11

R 414

15/11

R 449

16/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Columbia, MO was searched and found on 14 Nov 2025 with a price of R 414

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 Columbia, MO as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 414 to R 651 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to Columbia, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 414, which is on 2025-11-14.