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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Holiday Stationstores | Kansas City | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Holiday Stationstores | Kansas City | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Holiday Stationstores | Kansas City | No tags |
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Get from Forest Lake to Kansas City
The journey takes about 16 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Founded in 1919, Jefferson Lines provides bus services across the Midwest in the US. Their buses have WiFi, USB plugs, bathrooms, reclining seats, reading lights and GPS tracking. Tickets are non-refundable, but you can change the date by paying a fee. Known for their affordable prices and convenient schedules, if you're looking to travel in the Midwest, Jefferson Lines is the way to go.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Forest Lake to Kansas City, MO by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Forest Lake to Kansas City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Forest Lake to Kansas City start from $94. The average price for this route is around $94. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Forest Lake to Kansas City?
The average bus trip duration from Forest Lake to Kansas City is 16h 50m, covering a distance of 434 miles (700 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 30m and is operated by Jefferson Lines.
Which bus companies service the Forest Lake to Kansas City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Forest Lake to Kansas City?
The earliest bus departs from Forest Lake to Kansas City at 10:25am. And the latest bus departs at 2:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Forest Lake to Kansas City?
A bus trip from Forest Lake to Kansas City generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Forest Lake to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Jan 27, 2026 with a price of $91To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Forest Lake to Kansas City, MO, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $91 to $91 for a bus ticket from Forest Lake to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2026-01-27.
