How far is Kansas City from Philadelphia?

Kansas City and Philadelphia are 1667 km (1034 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Kansas City will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Bus Kansas City to Philadelphia from $182 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kansas City to Philadelphia on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	2d	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 6h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 12h	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	2:15pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 15h	11:40am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 16h	12:15pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 17h	1:20pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Philadelphia on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 7h	5:35pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 6h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 12h	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 11h	8:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 18h	2:15pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 15h	11:40am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	1:20pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 12hAverage Duration

1664 kmDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$126 - $783	Average Duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$255 - $2,838	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 151kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87371 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 WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $126

Greyhound Kansas City Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The bus from Kansas City was late so we ended up having a 7hr layover that wasn't on the schedule

Irene M.

December 11, 2020

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Where are the popular stops in Kansas City and Philadelphia?

Stops in Kansas City

A - Greyhound Station

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

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

How far is Kansas City from Philadelphia?
Kansas City and Philadelphia are 1667 km (1034 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kansas City to Philadelphia?
Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Kansas City will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-12

$182

11-13

$281

Today

$281

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11-18

$213

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The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $182

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $182 to $337 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $213 which is on 2025-11-18.