How far is Kansas City from Philadelphia?

The distance between the two cities is 1034 miles (1667 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Kansas City to Philadelphia leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, National Museum of Jewish History, Independence Hall, Citizens Bank Park and Arden Theatre Company.

Bus Kansas City to Philadelphia from $83 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Kansas City to Philadelphia on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 12h	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 6h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 19h	3:10pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 13h	9:15am	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	2d	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Philadelphia on November 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 10h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	Cheapest
	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 6h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 7h	5:35pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 12h	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Philadelphia on November 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 6h	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 6h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 12h	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 13h	10:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Philadelphia on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 6h	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 6h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 12h	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	1d 13h	10:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

1d 12hAverage Duration

1032 milesDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$88 - $545	Average Duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$178 - $1,972	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 151kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,363 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.

Greyhound Kansas City Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The bus from Kansas City was late so we ended up having a 7hr layover that wasn't on the schedule

Irene M.

December 11, 2020

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Where are the popular stops in Kansas City and Philadelphia?

Stops in Kansas City

A - Greyhound Station

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA by bus

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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

11/08

$173

11/09

$157

Today

$193

11/11

$134

11/12

$127

11/13

$130

11/14

No data

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The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $127

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

You can expect to pay from $127 to $237 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $127 which is on 2025-11-12.

What's the cheapest way to go from Kansas City, MO to Philadelphia, PA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 12h	Avg Price$156	Daily Departures13
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 9h	Avg Price$288	Daily Departures3

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