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Bus Columbia to Kansas City: Trip Overview

Bus Columbia to Kansas City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$37
Average bus trip duration3h 40m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure3:25 PM
Distance121 miles (194 km)
Latest bus departure8:15 PM

Columbia to Kansas City Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:25PM - 8:15PM
Minimum Price$31
Average Ticket Price$37
Minimum Trip Duration2h
Average Bus Trip Duration3h40m
Distance121 miles (194 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Columbia - Kansas City

The best way to travel from Columbia to Kansas City is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Columbia to Kansas City takes about 3h 40m on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 2h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 121 miles (195 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 121 miles (195 km).

On average, there are 3 daily departures on this route, offered by Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Columbia to Kansas City may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Columbia to Kansas City a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The first bus leaves at 3:25 PM and the last one leaves at 8:15 PM.

Buses traveling from Columbia to Kansas City leave from Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop and arrive at Greyhound Station.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. With prices starting at $31, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The average bus ticket price from Columbia to Kansas City is $37. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $31 and $88, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Columbia to Kansas City. The round-trip travel time is around 4h. So you'll have enough time to visit Kansas City before returning to Columbia in the evening.

Once in Kansas City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Boulevard Brewing Company, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Kansas City Power & Light District and Powell Gardens.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Columbia and Kansas City!

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

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 Columbia to Kansas City.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

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

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Bus from Kansas City to Columbia

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