What is the distance between Boston and Kansas City?

The distance between the two cities is 1247 miles (2011 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Kansas City?

If you're headed to Kansas City from Boston, chances are that your bus will depart from Back Bay Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Kansas City?

Once in Kansas City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Hallmark Kaleidoscope, Powell Gardens, National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial, Arrowhead Stadium and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

Bus Boston to Kansas City from $143 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Boston to Kansas City on November 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	1:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	1d 17h	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	7:45pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	8:50am	Boston (South Station)	1d 14h	10:20pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	1:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	1d 17h	5:55am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	7:45pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	5:55am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Kansas City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 13hAverage Duration

1245 milesDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$145 - $289	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$376 - $721	Average Duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 183kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,359 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,572 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,250 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Kansas City?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Kansas City

A - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Kansas City, MO by bus

What is the distance between Boston and Kansas City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Kansas City?
What are the best sights and things to do in Kansas City?

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to Kansas City, MO?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 13h	Avg Price$237	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 12h	Avg Price$636	Daily Departures4

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