Bus Tickets from Kansas City, MO to San Francisco, US

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Next departures for Kansas City to San Francisco on September 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Kansas City Bus Station
San Francisco Bus StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Kansas City Bus Station
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Kansas City Bus Station
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Kansas City Bus Station
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Kansas City Bus Station
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to San Francisco

Bus
Average PriceUS$132 - US$350Average Duration1d 21h
60kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$211 - US$1,120Average Duration1d 22h
220kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
1d 21hAverage Duration
US$132Cheapest ticket
60kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Kansas City, MO to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$166
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 21h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure6:15am
Distance2419 km
Latest bus departure10:45pm

Kansas City to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Kansas City, MO - San Francisco, US

  1. How far is Kansas City from San Francisco?

    Kansas City and San Francisco are 2423 km (1502 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kansas City to San Francisco?

    Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Kansas City will take you to Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco.

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

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US$119
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of US$119

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 San Francisco, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$119 to US$175 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$119 which is on 2025-09-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Kansas City to San Francisco.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Kansas City to San Francisco, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Kansas City to San Francisco will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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