Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Kansas City, MO

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TodayAug 1
from US$140
TomorrowAug 2
SunAug 3
from US$151
MonAug 4
from US$159
TueAug 5
from US$145
WedAug 6
from US$142
ThuAug 7
FriAug 8
from US$165

Cheap buses leaving Sunday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Kansas City

Bus
Average PriceUS$107 - US$349Average Duration1d 9h
41kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$286 - US$1,728Average Duration1d 10h
151kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$107, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
1d 9hAverage Duration
US$107Cheapest ticket
41kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$174
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 9h
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure3:10am
Distance1633 km
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Philadelphia to Kansas City Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Kansas City from Philadelphia, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - Kansas City, MO

  1. How far is Philadelphia from Kansas City?

    The distance covered from Philadelphia to Kansas City is 1667 km (1034 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Kansas City.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-30
US$129
07-31
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Today
US$155
08-02
No data
08-03
US$143
08-04
US$151
08-05
US$144
08-06
US$134
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of US$129

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Kansas City, MO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$129 to US$209 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$134 which is on 2025-08-06.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Philadelphia to Kansas City.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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