Bus Tickets from Austin, TX, US to Kansas City, MO

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Next departures for Austin to Kansas City on October 17
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Kansas City Bus StationCheapest
Conexiones + Expreso
Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)
4753 Parallel PkwyFastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Austin
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
Tornado Bus + Expreso
Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)
4753 Parallel PkwyNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Kansas City

Bus
Average Price$81 - $252Average Duration17h 25m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$149 - $394Average Duration1d 4h
93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 17 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
17h 25mAverage Duration
$81Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Austin, TX, US to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$183
Average bus trip duration17h 25m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure3:05am
Distance635 miles (1024 km)
Latest bus departure10:50pm

Austin to Kansas City Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Austin to Kansas City, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10/14
$195
10/15
$135
Today
$134
10/17
$185
10/18
No data
10/19
$122
10/20
$165
10/21
$100
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Oct 21, 2025 with a price of $100

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

You can expect to pay from $100 to $230 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-10-21.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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 Austin to Kansas City but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Austin to Kansas City.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Austin to Kansas City that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Austin to Kansas City while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US to Kansas City, MO?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Austin, TX, US by bus?

Bus from Kansas City, MO to Austin, TX, US

You can also go to Kansas City, MO by train

Train from Austin, TX, US to Kansas City, MO

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