Bus from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Kansas City to Philadelphia on February 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Kansas City Bus Station
Cherry Hill MallNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Kansas City Bus Station
Frazer - 56-40 Matthews RdNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Kansas City Bus Station
Cherry Hill MallNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Kansas City Bus Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
GreyhoundBus
Kansas City Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags

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 $151, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
1d 12hAverage Duration
1633 kmDistance
41kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$151 - $510Average Duration1d 12h
41kg CO₂e
Average Price$248 - $829Average Duration1d 9h
151kg CO₂e

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Kansas City to Philadelphia start from $151. The average price for this route is around $270. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

    The average bus travel time from Kansas City to Philadelphia is 1d 12h, covering a distance of 1633 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Kansas City to Philadelphia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

    The earliest bus departs from Kansas City to Philadelphia at 8:40am. And the latest bus departs at 6:50pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kansas City to Philadelphia?

    A bus trip from Kansas City to Philadelphia generates an estimated 41 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01-30
$187
01-31
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Today
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02-02
$177
02-03
$153
02-04
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02-05
$187
02-06
$141
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Feb 6, 2026 with a price of $141

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 $141 to $214 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 $141 which is on 2026-02-06.

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

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