Bus Tickets from Kansas City, MO to Jefferson City, MO

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Next departures for Kansas City to Jefferson City on October 14
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Kansas City Bus Station
Jefferson CityCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Jefferson City

Bus
Average PriceUS$30 - US$45Average Duration3h 15m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$31 - US$88Average Duration3h 7m
20kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Jefferson City. The journey takes about 3 hours 7 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
3h 7mAverage Duration
US$31Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Kansas City, MO to Jefferson City, MO: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$32
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure3:50pm
Distance218 km

Kansas City to Jefferson City Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Kansas City, MO - Jefferson City, MO

  1. What is the travel distance from Kansas City to Jefferson City?

    Kansas City and Jefferson City are 220 km (137 miles) apart.

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
US$35
10-12
US$34
Today
US$34
10-14
US$30
10-15
US$26
10-16
US$27
10-17
US$30
10-18
US$26
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Jefferson City, MO was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of US$26

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 Jefferson City, MO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$26 to US$35 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to Jefferson City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26 which is on 2025-10-15.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Kansas City and Jefferson City!

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Kansas City to Jefferson City that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Kansas City to Jefferson City, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Kansas City, MO to Jefferson City, MO?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Kansas City, MO by bus?

Bus from Jefferson City, MO to Kansas City, MO

You can also go to Jefferson City, MO by train

Train from Kansas City, MO to Jefferson City, MO

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