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

The bus ticket price from New York City to Kansas City starts at R 1 998. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York City 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 New York City to Kansas City?

The average travel time between New York City and Kansas City is around 1d 8h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 5h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1762 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from New York City to Kansas City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 23 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to Kansas City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from New York City to Kansas City?

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

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

Buses travelling between New York City and Kansas City leave from Chinatown or New York Port Authority and arrive at Greyhound Station.

Bus New York City to Kansas City from R 2 187 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Kansas City on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	21:00	Kansas City Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:00	New York (Hudson Yards)	1d 12h	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:35	GW Bridge	1d 8h	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:15	Chinatown	1d 9h	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:30	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	1d 14h	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Kansas City on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 8h	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	01:35	New York Port Authority	1d 5h	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	13:35	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	08:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 6h	13:35	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	21:00	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	21:00	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 7h	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:50	GW Bridge	1d 8h	13:35	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:00 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City 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 1 day, 8 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 998, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

1d 8hAverage duration

1761 kmDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 998 - R 7 617	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 484 - R 22 942	Average duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 160kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87370 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 1 998

Greyhound New York City Kansas City recent customer reviews

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

Adam C.

21 May 2018

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

Gabriel F.

29 May 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511 296 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

Stops in New York City

A - Chinatown

B - New York Port Authority

C - GW Bridge

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Stops in Kansas City

A - Greyhound Station

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

How much does a bus ticket from New York City to Kansas City cost?
The bus ticket price from New York City to Kansas City starts at R 1 998. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York City 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 New York City to Kansas City?
The average travel time between New York City and Kansas City is around 1d 8h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 5h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1762 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between New York City and Kansas City?
The number of buses from New York City to Kansas City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 23 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to Kansas City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from New York City to Kansas City?
When taking the bus from New York City to Kansas City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Kansas City?
Buses travelling between New York City and Kansas City leave from Chinatown or New York Port Authority 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

11/11

R 3 467

12/11

R 3 415

Today

R 3 572

14/11

R 3 728

15/11

R 2 709

16/11

R 2 718

17/11

R 2 613

18/11

R 2 535

The cheapest trip from New York City to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 535

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 R 2 535 to R 5 192 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 R 2 535, which is on 2025-11-18.