Find coaches from New Orleans to Kansas City, MO

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Next departures from New Orleans to Kansas City on 13 October
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New Orleans Bus Station
Kansas City Bus StationCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Kansas City

Bus
Average priceUS$83 - US$269Average duration21h 45m
27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$280 - US$1,126Average duration1d 8h
100kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 21 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just US$83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
21h 45mAverage duration
US$83Cheapest ticket
27kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$119
Average bus trip duration21h 45m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure06:55
Distance681 miles
Latest bus departure23:15

New Orleans to Kansas City Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New Orleans - Kansas City, MO

  1. What's the distance between New Orleans and Kansas City by coach?

    The distance between New Orleans and Kansas City by coach is approximately 681 miles (1099 km).

  2. How can I travel from New Orleans to Kansas City avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/10
US$269
12/10
US$208
Today
US$269
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16/10
US$102
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on 16 Oct 2025 with a price of US$102

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

You can expect to pay from US$102 to US$318 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$102, which is on 2025-10-16.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from New Orleans to Kansas City but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from New Orleans to Kansas City will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

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

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