Bus Tickets from Kansas City, MO to Columbia, MO

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 24 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 24 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 24 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 24 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 24 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 24 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia Wabash Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Kansas City to Columbia: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$37
Average bus trip duration2h 45m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance121 miles (194 km)
Latest bus departure3:50pm

Kansas City to Columbia Bus

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

Best price found
07/19
$29
07/20
$38
Today
$29
07/22
$29
07/23
$29
07/24
$29
07/25
$32
07/26
$29
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City to Columbia was searched and found on Jul 19, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $84 for a bus ticket from Kansas City to Columbia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-07-22.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Kansas City to Columbia, 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 Kansas City to Columbia.

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

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.

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

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

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